Accounts Assistant

Reed; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Study support

Free Parking

Onsite gym

Job summary

Reed in Bishop's Stortford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in a permanent, office-based role. Full training and study support are available for the right candidate.

You will handle purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and supplier statements, with a focus on accurate records and great organisation. This is a great entry point for someone starting their AAT studies.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and confident in spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow processes and instructions accurately.
• Currently studying AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Monitor finance inbox.
• Handle telephone and email queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with ad hoc administration and reception duties when required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Learning mindset

Team player

Process-driven

Proactive

Adaptable

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Are you looking to build a career in finance with a business that will invest in your development? Our client is seeking an organised and motivated Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in a permanent, office-based role. Full training and study support are available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Monitoring and managing the finance inbox
• Handling telephone and email queries
• Filing and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting with ad hoc administration and reception duties when required

About You

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, eager to learn and possess strong organisational skills. Previous accounts experience is beneficial but not essential.

Essential Requirements

• Strong Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow processes and instructions accurately
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Flexible approach and willingness to learn new skills
• Currently studying AAT qualification

What's on offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Study support
• Free Parking
• Onsite gym

This is an excellent opportunity for a school leaver, college leaver, graduate or someone looking to transition into an accounts role and develop a successful finance career. If you're eager to learn, have strong Excel skills, and are looking for a role that offers genuine progression, we'd love to hear from you.