Accounts Assistant

Office Angels; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Friendly, supportive environment

Job summary

Office Angels near Brentwood, Essex, seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant for a long-term temporary role. The position pays £13.00 per hour with hours 8:00am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, in a friendly, supportive team.

Key duties include managing accounts payable, raising purchase orders, reconciling bank and supplier accounts, supporting month-end and payroll processes, and ensuring audit-ready documentation. A proactive, detail-oriented team player will thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proactive, positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Raising purchase orders and processing supplier invoices.
• Carrying out bank and supplier account reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies.
• Supporting month end and year end reporting processes.
• Preparing and processing payment runs.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors regarding payment queries.
• Maintaining organised and audit-ready financial documentation.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Excel usage

Organisational skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

📍 Near Brentwood, Essex
💷 £13.00 per hour
🕒 8:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
📄 Long-Term Temporary Role

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Our client, a well established and growing business near Brentwood, is seeking a reliable and detail oriented individual to join their friendly and supportive team on a long term temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming workplace where your contribution will be truly valued.

Duties will include:

• Managing accounts payable and maintaining accurate financial records


• Raising purchase orders and processing purchase and supplier invoices


• Carrying out bank and supplier account reconciliations


• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies


• Supporting month end and year-end reporting processes


• Preparing and processing payment runs


• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors regarding payment queries


• Maintaining organised and audit-ready financial documentation


• Verifying employee timesheets against clock-in records


• Supporting payroll administration and payment processing


• Assisting with general finance and accounting duties as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant role


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel


• Excellent organisational skills


• A proactive and positive approach to work


• Able to work effectively as part of a team

What's on Offer?

✅ £13.00 per hour
✅ Long-term temporary assignment
✅ Friendly, supportive working environment
✅ Free parking
✅ Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful business

If you are looking for a varied accounts role within a lovely company where you will be supported and appreciated, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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