Accounts Assistant

A growing, service-led technology business is looking for an Accounts  Assistant to join its finance team during a period of positive change and transformation.

What’s on offer….
• Hybrid working (3–4 days in the office)
• Growing business with strong leadership and clear direction

Duties of Accounts Assistant:

• Process and record financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner, including sales invoices, purchase invoices, payments, receipts, and credit notes.
• Manage credit control activities by monitoring outstanding customer balances, chasing overdue payments, maintaining debtor records, and reducing aged debt.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain and reconcile sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring all accounts are accurate, up to date, and fully supported.
• Assist with month-end processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures, controls, and accounting policies.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve account queries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide administrative support to the finance team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
• AAT qualification (or studying towards AAT) desirable.
• Strong understanding of transaction processing, credit control, bank reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.