Accounts Assistant

Workshop Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. The successful candidate will process cash receipts, manage debit notes, and maintain financial records. The role offers £13.50 - £14.35 per hour with the potential to become permanent and includes benefits like on-site parking and hybrid working options. Ideal for candidates with accounts experience and good IT skills.

Benefits

On-site parking

On-site restaurant

Pension

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and logical problem solving skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processing daily cash receipts and allocating to customer accounts.
• Supporting the resolution and processing of debit notes.
• Posting supplier invoices onto SAP.

Skills

Experience within Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable

Strong communication skills

High levels of accuracy

Strong numeracy skills

Good IT skills including strong Excel ability

Experience using SAP

Knowledge of debit note processes

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Havant on an ongoing temporary basis, with real potential to become permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable who is looking to develop their career within a well-established business. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, resolving customer queries, and helping maintain an efficient UK finance function.

Key Responsibilities Accounts Assistant

• Accurately processing daily cash receipts and allocating them to customer accounts
• Supporting the resolution and processing of debit notes and customer claims
• Logging and updating debit note spreadsheets to track progress and outcomes
• Liaising with sales managers to obtain resolutions and authorisations
• Raising credit notes once approvals are in place
• Monitoring employee expenses and UK vendor invoices, ensuring correct approvals
• Posting supplier invoices onto SAP
• Checking and supporting fortnightly BACS payment runs
• Handling Irish customer returns and filing relevant documentation
• Circulating daily cash spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records
• Providing general support to the wider finance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:

• Experience within Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numeracy skills and logical approach to problem solving
• Ability to build strong working relationships and work collaboratively
• Good IT skills including strong Excel ability
• Experience using SAP
• Knowledge of debit note processes

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• £13.50 £14.35 per hour (depending on experience)
• Ongoing temporary role with potential to become permanent
• Full-time hours, based in Havant
• On site parking
• On site restaurant
• Pension
• Excellent working environment with hybrid working available
• 37.5 hours per week, 8.00am - 5.00pm (12.30pm finish Friday)