Accounts Assistant

TipTopJob; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in high-quality metals and materials is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is critical for ensuring the accurate processing of accounts and managing customer credits. Suitable candidates will have at least 3 years of experience and excellent organizational, numerical, and communication skills, while being proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience required.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills needed.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of account records.
• Focus on customer credit management and transactional work.
• Support the finance leadership during month-end close.

Skills

Teamwork

Cross-department collaboration

Financial reconciliations

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant: 6-month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: Competitive

A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, the company specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Their technical teams have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and space exploration probes reaching Saturn.

Established in London in 1946, they now supply materials globally and have offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA, and China. Backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, they are pursuing an exciting growth strategy with ambitious merger and acquisition plans.

The Role

The Accounts Assistant ensures accurate and timely processing of account records. This support role covers the entire finance function, primarily focusing on customer credit management, aged debtor chasing, transactional work, month-end close procedures, and supporting finance leadership.

Skills And Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience and a willingness to learn, with teamwork and cross-department collaboration skills. Experience in financial reconciliations.
• Understanding of accounting processes.
• Ability to exercise initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and quick learner.
• Good Excel skills for report manipulation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and wish to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.