Accounts Assistant

Debbie Burbage Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Support

Pension

Free parking

Job summary

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic accounting assistant to join a busy finance team in the United Kingdom. The role covers reconciling cards and cashbook entries, invoicing, cash collection, and customer liaison, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will work in a hybrid environment, supported by study assistance and pension benefits, with 25 days holiday. The position suits someone studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA.
• Experience in a busy accounting department.
• Intermediate Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling debit and credit card transactions.
• Reconciliation of cashbook records in the accounting system to the bank statements.
• Raising of sales invoices for the group companies.
• Responsible for cash collection and recording in the accounts system.
• Banking of physical cash takings & cheques at the local bank branch.
• Managing relationships with customers, including statements and chasing debts.
• Filing of documentation accurately and completely.
• Supporting the wider business in operational and customer-focused roles.
• Providing cover for other Finance team members when needed.
• Educating other teams on purchase order procedures and compliance.
• Identifying efficiency improvements in financial processes.

Skills

Intermediate Excel

Education

AAT

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

This is an exciting position, and over time, you will have the opportunity to cover all areas of finance. This role would suit an individual who is driven and passionate about numbers and who wants to carve out a career in finance. You will join an established team of like-minded individuals with an excellent mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciling debit & credit card transactions.
• Reconciliation of cashbook records in the accounting system to the bank statements.
• Raising of sales invoices for the group companies.
• Responsible for cash collection and recording in the accounts system.
• Banking of physical cash takings & cheques at the local bank branch.
• Management of relationships with customers, including statement issuing and escalation of any unpaid debts.
• Complete & accurate filing of all documentation as required.
• Supporting the wider business in operational and customer focused roles.
• Providing cover where required for other Finance team members.
• Educating other business teams to ensure compliance with purchase order procedures.

To identify areas for improvement in the efficiency & effectiveness of financial processes and to assist in implementing solutions to realise such improvements.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate may be studying AAT, CIMA, or ACCA, have previous experience within a busy accounting department, and be able to handle large volumes of data. Intermediate Excel is essential. They will enjoy working in a busy, fun environment, have excellent written and verbal skills, and be able to liaise at all levels within an organisation.

Salary: up to £28,000 (Dependent on experience)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - Hybrid working

Holidays: 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays

Other: Study Support, Pension, Free parking

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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