Accounts Assistant

Office Angels; Essex; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Stanford-le-Hope. This permanent position offers a salary range of £27,000 - £28,000 per annum. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, and managing payments. Candidates should have prior experience in accounts or finance, proficiency in Sage and Excel, and strong organizational skills. The position comes with benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

1 extra day of leave for every full year of service

Pension scheme

Excellent progression opportunities

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Newly refurbished office

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance admin role.
• Proficiency in Sage and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of subcontractor documentation.
• Process invoices and payments.
• Input invoices into Sage and manage spreadsheets.
• Reconcile supplier and subcontractor statements.
• Act as first point of contact for calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Stanford-le-Hope

Salary: 27,000 - 28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 1 extra day of leave for every full year of service
• Pension scheme
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Newly refurbished office with a spacious kitchen and breakout area

YOU MUST DRIVE AND HAVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE DUE TO LOCATION OF BUSINESS

Are you an organised and detail‑oriented individual with a passion for finance? We're seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic team in Stanford‑le‑Hope on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of subcontractor documentation and C.I.S verification.
• Process subcontractor and supplier invoices and payments.
• Input invoices into Sage and manage supplier payment spreadsheets.
• Schedule and allocate payments via bank or phone.
• Reconcile supplier and subcontractor statements.
• Handle queries from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain aged debtors and daily transaction spreadsheets.
• Manage credit card request and payment request spreadsheets.
• Maintain HR files and company property records.
• Oversee the accounts inbox and distribute emails appropriately.
• Act as the first point of contact for incoming calls.
• Process and distribute daily post.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance admin role.
• Proficiency in Sage and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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