Accounts Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Frimley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Howett Thorpe are recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established business based in Camberley. The role is temporary with a view to permanency for the right candidate, and you will work fully in the office.

You will join a finance team of 10, report to the Finance Manager, and handle ledgers, supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and cash control using Xero. The ideal candidate will have prior accounts experience, be available to start at short notice, and relish a hands-on role

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience in using Xero is essential.
• Able to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase and sales ledger function.
• Processing supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding.
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding debtors.
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records.
• Preparing weekly payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier, customer and inter-company accounts.
• Managing petty cash and company credit card reconciliations.
• Processing employee expenses.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.

Skills

Experience in similar position

Tools

Xero

Job description

This well-established business based in Camberley are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. There is potential that this could go permanent for the right candidate, and you will be required to work fully in the office. A brilliant opportunity for an immediately available individual that is seeking their next role.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Job Type: Temp

Location: Camberley, Surrey

Salary: £14 - £16 per hour

Reference no: 16145

Accounts Assistant About The Role

In this role you will be working within a finance team of 10 and will be reporting into the Finance Manager. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing the purchase and sales ledger function
• Processing supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding debtors
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records
• Preparing weekly payment runs
• Reconciling supplier, customer and inter-company accounts
• Managing petty cash and company credit card reconciliations
• Processing employee expenses
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Experience in using Xero is essential
• Able to start at short notice

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful

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