Accounts Assistant

LJ Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a growing organization in the renewable energy sector. This role involves managing financial processes, including processing invoices, supporting payroll, and providing administrative assistance. Ideal candidates should have over three years of accounting experience and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a salary range of £28,000 - £32,000 per year, working in a supportive team committed to environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Solid understanding of purchase ledger processes including nominal codes, VAT, and invoice posting.
• Experience with VAT returns desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing staff expenses and company credit card claims.
• Liaising with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve payment queries.
• Assisting with payroll and related administration.
• Completing regular bank reconciliations.
• Supporting VAT processes and submissions.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Microsoft Excel

Purchase ledger processes

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Finance Assistant

📍 Office-based | Full-time, Permanent
💰 £28,000 - £32,000 per year (depending on experience)

About the Company

Our client, a growing organisation within the renewable energy sector, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their experienced finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a company making a positive environmental impact while developing valuable experience within a supportive and collaborative workplace.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes across the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing invoices and expenses, supporting payroll activities, and assisting with general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing staff expenses and company credit card claims
• Liaising with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve payment queries
• Assisting with payroll and related administration
• Completing regular bank reconciliations
• Supporting VAT processes and submissions
• Providing general administrative support to the finance department

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and WordExcellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Solid understanding of purchase ledger processes, including nominal codes, VAT, and invoice posting (essential)
• Experience with VAT returns desirable

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking business committed to sustainability and innovation in the renewable energy industry. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced Finance Director and be part of a small, supportive team dedicated to delivering excellence.