Accounts Assistant

SCG Together; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance service provider located in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 qualified, possess a positive can-do attitude, and excellent attention to detail. Key tasks include daily bank reconciliations, processing invoices and credit notes, and performing customer credit checks. This role offers various benefits including holiday entitlements and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

21 days holiday increasing with service

Extra day off for your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Enhanced company sick pay

Discounted retail vouchers

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously but also as part of a team.
• Great attention to detail is a must.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations including allocation of cash receipts.
• Process invoices & credit notes received from suppliers.
• Customer credit checks & releasing of sales orders.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Strong written & oral communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Great attention to detail

Proven problem-solving attitude

IT Literate

Ability to multi-task & prioritise

Adaptable & open to change

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified

Job description

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: £30,000

We are looking for a full-time Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in the Hemel Hempstead office. We are looking for someone who is AAT Level 4 qualified with a positive can-do attitude and great attention to detail.

Key Tasks:

• Daily Bank reconciliations including allocation of cash receipts
• Process invoices & credit notes received from suppliers in a timely manner
• Processing of customer Direct Debits, ensuring collections are accurate & within terms
• Customer credit checks & releasing of sales orders in line with process
• Managing bad debt process & Money Claim Online
• Assist with partner commission calculations
• Be involved in day to day finance tasks to cover holidays & pinch points throughout the month
• Releasing of sales orders in line with credit terms
• Calculation of monthly partner commissions & posting of subsequent invoices
• Processing of customer accounts for legal action

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Positive can-do attitude
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously but also as part of a team
• An inquisitive starter finisher
• Able to identify & drive resolutions to achieve results
• Great attention to detail
• Proven problem-solving attitude
• IT Literate
• Ability to multi-task & prioritise
• Adaptable & open to change
• Preferably AAT Level 4 qualified

Benefits

• 21 days holiday – increasing to 22 days after 3 years and to 25 days after 5 years
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Buy holiday scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Discounted retail vouchers
• Reduced gym membership
• Annual salary review
• SCG mobile benefit
• Employee referral bonus

*Please note that unfortunately this role does not provide visa sponsorship opportunities, all candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.