Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function. This role involves managing purchase ledger invoices, maintaining supplier records, and assisting project managers with invoice queries. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of finance experience, knowledge of Xero is a plus, and strong communication skills are essential. The position offers benefits including free parking, 25 days holiday, and a modern office environment in Farnham, England.

Benefits

Free parking

25 days holiday + BH

Healthcare Scheme

SMART pension

Hands-on experience across a range of finance tasks

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience working within a finance team.
• Knowledge of Xero or a similar finance system would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities

• Managing the processing of purchase ledger invoices and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Supporting project managers with invoice-related queries and helping to resolve issues efficiently.
• Issuing remittance advices and responding to supplier queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised approach

Ability to work to deadlines

Proactive attitude

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, design-led organisation based in Petersfield, Hampshire. The business specialises in high-end projects and is known for delivering exceptional results for an international client base. With a collaborative culture and a supportive team environment, they continue to enjoy strong growth and are now looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support their busy finance function.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, this role plays an important part in keeping day-to-day finance activity running smoothly. It’s a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their finance career who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being part of a friendly, close-knit team.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

Responsibilities

• Managing the processing of purchase ledger invoices and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Supporting project managers with invoice-related queries and helping to resolve issues efficiently.
• Prioritising invoices for payment runs and monitoring items awaiting approval or investigation.
• Issuing remittance advices and responding to supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and undertaking credit checks for new suppliers.
• Verifying supplier information for CIS purposes and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
• Creating new customer accounts and ensuring customer records remain accurate.
• Associating with customer invoicing and undertaking elements of debt collection when required.
• Providing support with administrative tasks within the finance team, such as filing and correspondence.

Suitable Candidate

• At least one year’s experience working within a finance team.
• Knowledge of Xero or a similar finance system would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business, including project teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, organised approach to workload.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Some understanding of CIS processes would be beneficial.

Additional benefits and information

• Free parking.
• 25 days holiday + BH.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• SMART pension.
• Hands-on experience across a broad range of finance tasks.
• On-site working in a modern, friendly office environment.

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