Accounting Assistant

Anne Corder Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly, medium-sized finance team in Peterborough. You will support daily finance duties across A/P, A/R and credit control, reporting to the Finance Manager.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, 25 days holiday, and a £28,000 salary. This is a UK-based position requiring right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience within an accounts/finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Manage supplier accounts, reconciliations and queries.
• Prepare fortnightly payment runs and setting up payments.
• Raising sales invoices and sending monthly customer statements.
• Managing credit control and producing weekly reports.
• Setting up new customer accounts and Agent Direct Debits.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Checking and processing staff expenses.
• Responding to customer and agent queries by phone and email.
• Supporting the wider finance team, process improvements and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Accounts/Finance experience

Job description

Our client is a well-established business who are looking to add a new Accounts Assistant to their existing finance team. You’ll be joining a friendly, medium-sized team where there is plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day finance function across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and matching them to purchase orders.
• Managing supplier accounts, reconciliations and queries.
• Preparing fortnightly payment runs and setting up payments.
• Raising sales invoices and sending monthly customer statements.
• Managing credit control and producing weekly reports.
• Setting up new customer accounts and Agent Direct Debits.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Checking and processing staff expenses.
• Responding to customer and agent queries by phone and email.
• Supporting the wider finance team, process improvements and ad hoc projects.

About You

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience within an accounts/finance environment.

Benefits

• £28,000 salary
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• 8:00am – 4:30pm hours with some flexibility
• Hybrid working can be discussed once you have settled into the role
• Free on-site parking
• Medium-sized, friendly team
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development
• Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with some flexibility
• Location: Peterborough
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.