Accounts Assistant

Smart10Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Hertford. The role involves overseeing credit control, conducting bank reconciliations, and coordinating payment runs. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and collaborative skills and be able to manage financial operations for small businesses. Benefits include health insurance, study support for qualifications, and flexibility with working hours.

Benefits

20 days holiday, increasing to 25 after one year

Support with studies for financial qualifications

Life insurance

Health insurance

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of the financial operations and requirements of small businesses.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily credit control limits.
• Conducting bank reconciliations and allocating customer receipts.
• Coordinating weekly payment runs.
• Collaborating with the operations team.

Skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Salary: £23,000+

Location: Hertford

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 9am – 5pm

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily credit control limits
• Conducting bank reconciliations and allocating customer receipts
• Coordinating weekly payment runs
• Collaborating with the operations team
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Acting as the first point of contact for general account queries
• Processing employee expenses
• Processing invoices, credits and payments

Attributes and requirements

• Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure timely and accurate financial management
• Solid understanding of the financial operations and requirements of small businesses

Personal Attributes

• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Team player with collaborative approach
• Proactive and reliable
• Adaptable and flexible

Benefits

• 20 days holiday, increasing to 25 after one year
• Support with studies for financial qualifications
• Life insurance and health insurance
• Free parking on site