Accounts Assistant

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Hybrid working

Free parking

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Aldershot to join a busy finance team. The role covers purchase ledger and credit control with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

The successful candidate will have prior accounts experience, be currently studying AAT, and possess strong communication and technical skills. Hybrid working and pension, bonus, and other benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 1) Previous experience in an Accounts/Finance Assistant role.
• 2) Currently studying AAT.
• 3) Excellent attention to detail.
• 4) Confident communicator able to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• 5) Proficient in Sage and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process daily bank transactions and allocate receipts accurately.
• Raise and issue invoices to internal departments.
• Manage credit control and chase outstanding payments.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to resolve queries and ensure timely payment.
• Process supplier invoices and obtain appropriate authorisation.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs.
• Process staff expenses and company credit card statements.
• Maintain organised financial records in line with procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Education

AAT studies

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Our client is an organisation based in Aldershot. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong all-round accounts experience who enjoys working in a varied role covering both purchase ledger and credit control responsibilities.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Aldershot

Salary: £30k

Reference no: 16202

Accounts Assistant - Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Private Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Free parking

Accounts Assistant - About The Role

• Processing daily bank transactions and allocating customer receipts accurately.
• Raising and issuing invoices to customers on behalf of internal departments.
• Managing credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
• Maintaining regular communication with customers to resolve account queries and ensure timely payment.
• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring appropriate authorisation is obtained.
• Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs.
• Processing staff expenses and company credit card statements.
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records in line with company procedures.

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts/Finance Assistant role.
• Currently studying AAT
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Proficient in accounting systems, ideally Sage, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.