Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Network Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Newbury is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for those with finance experience, particularly in accounts receivable or credit control. The successful candidate will be responsible for checking payments, handling queries, and monitoring aged debts while producing management reports. The company is committed to providing training and study support for AAT, ensuring your professional growth. With a supportive environment and a focus on teamwork, this position is ideal for someone eager to advance their career in finance.

Benefits

Study support (AAT)

Private medical cover

Staff discount on company products

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Finance experience, especially in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Hardworking, reliable, team player, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Check payments and allocate to accounts.
• Handle invoice and payment queries.
• Monitor aged debt and perform credit control activities.

Skills

Excel

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Reconciliation

Management Reporting

Education

AAT Support

Job description

Accounts Assistant Role at a Global Business in Newbury

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a global company based in Newbury, seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team.

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Primary duties include:

1. Checking payments and allocating to accounts
2. Handling invoice and payment queries
3. Monitoring aged debt and performing credit control activities
4. Reconciliation of accounts
5. Producing management reports
6. Setting up new customers on the accounting system
7. Assessing customer account limits and conducting credit checks

This role offers a great opportunity for candidates with finance experience, particularly in accounts receivable or credit control, or those seeking a company that provides training and study support for AAT.

The ideal candidate will be hardworking, reliable, a team player, and enthusiastic. Strong Excel skills are essential.

Benefits include:

• Study support (AAT)
• Private medical cover
• Staff discount on company products
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The company provides on-site car parking and is accessible via local public transport.

Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in the UK without restrictions.

Due to high application volumes, only successful applicants will be contacted within five days. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application was not successful.