Accounts Assistant

Howett Thorpe

Fairlands

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 24,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday
Company bonus scheme
Healthcare package
Career growth opportunities
Car parking onsite

Job summary

Howett Thorpe, a well-established company in Guildford, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. This temporary, full-time role requires an immediate start and will be based in Guildford.

You will report to the Finance Manager and work in a team of four, focusing on Accounts Payable while supporting other finance areas. Key duties include processing invoices, payments, reconciliations, and maintaining supplier records.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a similar position
  • AAT or QBE candidates will be considered
  • Strong Excel skills is essential
  • Experience in handling multiple currencies
  • Previous experience with SAP is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, including international payments.
  • Keep supplier ledger aging within terms and obtain resolution on outstanding debt balances.
  • Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate supplier records and respond to queries.
  • Post daily bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts.
  • Managing the finance inbox

Skills

Excel

Education

AAT
QBE

Tools

SAP

Job description

This well-established, market-leading organisation based in Guildford are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a fascinating business that has a brilliant working culture and offers great career growth opportunities. Furthermore, you will be required to work 5 days a week in Guildford, and this role needs someone who can start immediately.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Job Type: temporary , full time

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £15 per hour

Reference no: 16172

Accounts Assistant Benefits

  • 32 days holiday
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Healthcare package
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Car parking onsite

Accounts Assistant About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Manager and will be working within a team of 4. This role will be predominately Accounts Payable however you will also support within other areas of finance. Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, including international payments.
  • Keep supplier ledger aging within terms and obtain resolution on outstanding debt balances.
  • Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate supplier records and respond to queries.
  • Post daily bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts.
  • Managing the finance inbox

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

  • Previous experience in a similar position
  • AAT or QBE candidates will be considered
  • Strong excel skills is essential
  • Experience in handling multiple currencies
  • Previous experience with SAP is desirable
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