Accounts Assistant

4M Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant in Haverhill, United Kingdom. This temporary to permanent role involves maintaining financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting in month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have a solid grounding in accounting and be eager to grow in a supportive finance environment.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in accounting principles.
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Familiarity with banking activities and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update UK banking mandates.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Support month-end close activities and report preparation.
• Work closely with external auditors during the annual audit.

Skills

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Accounting knowledge

Job description

Our established client is currently looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a temporary to permanent basis.

Accounts Assistant, Haverhill, £15 – £18 per hour.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in accounting who is looking to develop their skills across all areas of finance. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, and ensuring the smooth running of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and month-end reporting processes. You will also gain exposure to areas such as fixed asset management and audit support, making this an ideal role for someone eager to grow in a busy and supportive finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Cash Management

• Maintain and update UK banking mandates as required.
• Support cash management activities, including cash book preparation and reconciliations.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Manage the end-to-end AP process from invoice receipt through to payment.
• Review, verify, and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Raise and match Purchase Orders (POs) to supplier invoices.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries and discrepancies promptly.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile customer accounts and monitor incoming payments.
• Support credit control activities and follow up on overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly AR aging and summary reports for management.

Month-End & Reporting

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and report preparation.
• Assist with management reports, including income and expense summaries, and AR analysis.
• Help prepare reports.

Audit & Compliance

• Work closely with external auditors during the annual audit.
• Provide required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support the implementation of audit recommendations to strengthen financial controls.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation on a temporary to permanent basis.