Accounting Job - Accounts Assistant

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage customer orders, liaise with departments, and maintain accounts. This permanent position offers a salary between £27,000 and £36,000, with a focus on detail and communication skills. Applicants should be numerate and literate, with experience in ERP systems and MS Excel. Join a diverse team that values inclusivity and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Japanese skills will be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders from despatch to invoicing.
• Liaising with internal departments regarding outstanding orders.
• Monthly reporting for management accounts.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:Accounts Assistant

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Salary:£27,000～36,000

Location:Hampshire

Job status:Permanent

Workinghours:35hours per week (office-based)

Start date:ASAP

Accounts Assistant - Responsibilities:

• Processing customer orders, from despatch to invoicing
• Liaising with internal departments regarding outstanding orders/jobs
• Assisting in placing and monitoring purchase orders
• Booking in stock and processing stock supplier invoices
• Creating documentation for the importing of goods
• Maintaining the team email inbox, managing tickets, answering internal and external queries via email and phone
• Service admin, check invoice, raise PO/update tickets/post purchase invoice/raise customer invoice
• Monitoring customer accounts credit limits and chasing overdue accounts
• Monthly reporting for management accounts
• Any other reasonable duties as required

Accounts Assistant - Requirements:

• A good level of numeracy and attention to detail
• A good level of literacy and confidence in written correspondence
• A solid understanding of ERP systems, including invoicing, debtors’ ledger, and stock processing
• Intermediate MS Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables)
• Confident in the use of other Microsoft Office applications
• Interpersonal and communication skills to grow relationships both internally and externally
• AAT qualification or equivalent would be desirable
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Japanese skills will be a bonus

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