Venture Recruitment Partners
Accounts Assistant
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Accounts Assistant
We're partnering with a successful and growing construction business that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join its friendly finance team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a varied role supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. You'll be involved in a range of transactional finance duties, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career, with study support available for AAT.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger.
- Raising sales invoices and supporting credit control activities where required.
- Assisting with supplier payments and weekly payment runs.
- Reconciling bank accounts and investigating any discrepancies.
- Processing and reconciling company credit card transactions.
- Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting preparation.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is entered correctly into the finance system.
- Assisting with supplier and customer account queries.
- Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and ad-hoc tasks.
- Helping to improve processes and maintain strong financial controls.
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Key Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or Sales Ledger position.
- Ideally studying towards AAT qualification.
- Good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general finance processes.
- Experience processing high volumes of financial transactions accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Competent Excel skills.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
- Experience using Sage 200 or a similar accounting system would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer
- Modern offices in a beautiful location.
- Friendly and supportive team culture.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- AAT study support.
- Opportunity to gain exposure across a busy finance function.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorizing us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at www.vrpartners.co.uk.
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