Accounts Assistant

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable family-run business in Harlow is seeking an Accounts Assistant with over 4 years of experience. The position involves managing daily finances, including credit control and reconciliations, in a supportive team environment. Candidates should have strong skills in Sage line 50, organization, and communication. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant workplace and is ideal for self-motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as an Accounts Assistant.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of bank and supplier statements.
• Raise sales invoices and process supplier purchase orders.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Experience in Sage line 50

Self-motivated

Problem-solving initiative

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Job description

Are you an Accounts Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a family run, fun office with the opportunity to manage your own workload within a small team?

A well established, family run business with an office close to Harlow is looking for an Accounts Assistant with 4+ years’ experience to play a key part in managing the day-to-day finances, ranging from Credit Control, Accounts Payable and reconciliations.

Whether you are looking for a role where you can get your teeth stuck in, a role where you can utilise your skillset in a business you love working for OR someone looking for a local role… this could be for you!

Responsibilities

As an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for :

• Perform daily reconciliations of the bank, supplier statements and credit card’s
• Raising sales invoices
• Processing supplier purchase orders
• Liaising with customers, clients & suppliers
• Chasing aged debt via phone, letter & email
• Updating & maintaining excel spreadsheets
• Setting up new Subcontractors / Verifying status with HMRC

Requirements

As an Accounts Assistant, you will need :

• Experienced in Sage line 50
• Self-motivatedand able to use own initiative to solve problems
• Be a team-player as well as having the initiative to work productively alone
• Ability to prioritise and be well organised
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good communications skills with customers, clients and other members of staff

If you are someone that wants to bring your skillset and expertise to a family-run business, then please get in touch!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.