Accounts Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT organization seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Farnborough. The role involves processing invoices, managing ledgers, and supporting financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and be AAT qualified or studying towards it.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

10% company bonus

Pay care scheme

Pension scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an accounts position.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Experience in the distribution/logistics sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and overseeing monthly VAT payments.
• General office administration related to finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards it

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is a leading IT organisation that is looking for a detail oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. This is an office-based role, ideal for someone with 1-2 years of experience in an accounts position who is eager to develop their skills and grow within a supportive and collaborative team.

Accounts Assistant – About The Role

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager with a range of accounting and administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Advising on credit risk, monitoring and chasing outstanding customer payments
• Sales ledger management, including raising customer invoices and credit notes
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records
• Monitoring accuracy of financial data supplied to parent company
• Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns, undertaking VAT reconciliation and overseeing monthly VAT payments
• Assisting with month-end processes, including journals and accruals.
• Commission calculations and supporting payroll preparation.
• General office administration related to finance.
• Assisting in the annual audit process and preparation of annual financial statements

The successfulAccounts Assistant will have/be:

• Previous experience in an accounting role
• Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
• Good communication skills
• AAT qualified or studying towards it
• Experience in the distribution/logistics sector is desirable

Accounts Assistant – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 10% company bonus
• Pay care scheme
• Pension scheme
• Regular social events