Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support their fast-paced SME environment. This role, based in Letchworth, offers a competitive salary and a monthly performance-related bonus. As part of a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will be responsible for processing bank transactions, managing customer accounts, and running payroll. The company values a self-motivated individual who can work independently and is proficient in Excel and Sage Payroll. Enjoy benefits like 26 days of annual leave and an early finish every Friday!

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

Early finish every Friday at 3pm

Monthly performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Department with Payroll.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of all bank transactions.
• Managing customer accounts and payment plans.
• Running monthly payroll using Sage Payroll.

Skills

Accounts Department Experience

Payroll Management

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Customer Account Management

Self-motivated

Tools

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 + Monthly Bonus

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

About the Role

OA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support a fast-paced SME. Based at their Letchworth headquarters, this role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Monthly performance-related bonus
• 26 days of annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Early finish every Friday at 3pm

Responsibilities

1. Daily processing of all bank transactions
2. Managing customer accounts and payment plans
3. Handling purchase ledger activities
4. Running monthly payroll using Sage Payroll
5. Reconciling bank, purchase, and sales ledger accounts monthly
6. Compiling weekly performance indicators
7. Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
8. Liaising with suppliers, placing orders, and resolving queries
9. Managing and processing supplier payments

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in an Accounts Department, including Payroll
• Experience within a fast-paced SME environment
• Strong understanding of purchase, sales, and general ledger functions
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; Sage Payroll experience is advantageous

If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, acting as an employment agency. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within 3 working days.

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