Accounts Assistant

Brellis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented individual for an accounts assistant role. You will be responsible for credit control, processing invoices, and handling payroll duties. Ideal candidates should have experience in accounts roles and be proficient in Sage 50 and Microsoft Office applications. This position offers a salary range from £26,000 to £30,000, and includes benefits like 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Nest Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar role is preferred.
• Proficient in using accounts-based software.
• High level of IT Literacy – Excel, Word and Outlook are essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and gaining authorisation for payment.
• Raising invoices and statements using the in-house system and Sage.
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments.
• Collating Payroll information for external payroll company.
• Statement Reconciliation using Sage software.

Skills

Accounts assistant experience

IT Literacy

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Telephony skills

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

A superb opportunity has arisen to join an established company working directly for the Financial Controller. This is an office based position and working hours are 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday with some flexibility.

Job Summary

Highly organised and detail-orientated individual, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our credit control, accounts payable and payroll functions, alongside general administration duties. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently, has excellent interpersonal skills while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Experience of Sage 50 is desirable for this role.

Main Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and gaining authorisation from the Project Managers and Managing Director ready for payment.
• Raising invoices and statements for our minor works department using our in‑house system and Sage.
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments by telephone and email ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Collating and data inputting of Payroll information from various sources to send to our external payroll company who carry out the payroll each month.
• Statement Reconciliation using Sage software.

General Finance Area Duties

• Day to day administration of accounts supporting the Financial Controller.
• Raising of and distribution of Major Projects payment applications.
• Loading up payments on to banking system.
• Making payments at month end using our Amex card.
• Paying for company expenses using company credit card.
• Answering accounts email correspondence
• Month end filing.
• Any other ad hoc duties as and when required.

Essential Experience/ Skills

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar role is preferred
• Proficient in using accounts‑based software
• High level of IT Literacy – Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail as managing multiple workstreams and activities.
• Must be able to work to strict deadlines and at times, under pressure.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to take ownership and responsibility for tasks and follow through to completion.
• Tenacious, professional and with strong telephony skills ensuring effective credit control and resolution of customer and supplier queries.
• Confidential, reliable, positive and flexible.

Desirable Experience/ Skills

• Preferred knowledge of Sage training will be given

Hours of Work

Ideally 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am 4.30pm

Salary

£26,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays
• Nest Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period