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Accounts Assistant - Fixed-Term Contract
Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to develop their accounting skills within a busy and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting a variety of transactional and month-end accounting activities. This position would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong Excel skills, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and manage purchase and sales invoices accurately within the accounting system.
- Handle invoice processing and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Allocate customer payments and cash receipts to customer accounts.
- Assist with credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
- Review customer account information and credit limits where required.
- Respond to customer, supplier, and internal finance queries.
- Support month-end accounting processes and preparation of financial information.
- Perform account reconciliations, including supplier, customer, bank, and intercompany accounts.
- Assist with maintaining schedules for fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and operating expenses.
- Maintain accurate financial records and provide administrative support to the finance team.
- Contribute to financial reporting and support wider finance projects when required.
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About You
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role.
- Experience of purchase ledger and/or sales ledger processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (essential).
- A good understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations, and financial administration.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving discrepancies.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Desirable Experience
- Previous credit control experience.
- Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/accounting system.
- Studying towards, or holding, an accounting qualification such as AAT.
What's On Offer
- Salary of £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy finance function.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance activities.
- Opportunity to develop your technical accounting skills and progress your finance career.
If you're an organized and motivated Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.
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