Accounts Assistant

Premier Work Support; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency is recruiting an Accounts Assistant in the Basildon area. The role involves assisting with financial tasks such as raising invoices, reconciling statements, and managing the company contact database. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. This is a great opportunity for those looking to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the company contact database.
• Raise and post invoices to the ledger.
• Reconcile statements ready for payment.
• Match delivery notes to invoices.
• Post the bank statement.
• Allocate Direct Debit payments.
• Scan invoices.
• Chase suppliers for missing invoices.
• Check and confirm sales orders.
• Assist Finance Controller as needed.
• Answer phones.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Workload prioritization

Word proficiency

Excel proficiency

Outlook proficiency

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to be recruiting a temporary Accounts Assistant to join our client's team within the manufacturing industry based in Basildon area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the company contact database
• Raising and posting invoices to the ledger
• Reconciling statements ready for payment
• Matching delivery notes to invoices
• Posting the bank statement
• Posting and allocating Direct Debits payments
• Scanning
• Chasing suppliers for any missing invoices
• Checking and confirming sales orders for the project team
• Assist Finance Controller when required
• Answering phones

Skills / Qualifications

• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• To work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Prioritise workloads
• Confident in Word / Excel / Outlook
• Good verbal and written skills

Hours

Hours Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm