Accounts Assistant

Contract Personnel Limited; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant in the United Kingdom. This role requires strong organisational skills and offers responsibilities in managing ledgers, processing payments, and handling supplier accounts. Candidates should have previous finance experience and proficiency in accounting software. Benefits include wellbeing resources and a private pension.

Benefits

Wellbeing Benefits

Private Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing Direct Debits and payment schedules.
• Maintaining accurate Sales & Purchase Ledger records.
• Handling supplier accounts and reconciling transactions.
• Managing invoice queries with suppliers and customers.
• Conducting daily banking tasks and bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with leasing agreements and financial records.
• General office administration duties.
• Answering customer calls professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

AAT Qualified or working towards qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy, who can support our finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks and office administration.

Responsibilities

• Processing Direct Debits and managing payment schedules.
• Maintaining the Sales & Purchase Ledger, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Handling supplier accounts and reconciling transactions.
• Managing invoice queries, liaising with suppliers and customers to resolve discrepancies.
• Conducting daily banking tasks and performing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with leasing agreements and associated financial records.
• General office administration duties to support the wider team.
• Answering customer calls in a professional and helpful manner.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail and a Can-Do attitude in problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for handling customer and supplier queries.

Desirable Qualifications

• AAT Qualified (or working towards qualification).

What We Offer

• Wellbeing Benefits
• Private Pension

Hours

8.45am - 5pm (Mon-Fri)