Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Petersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design-led organisation based in Petersfield is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support their finance function. The role involves processing purchase ledger invoices, managing supplier queries, and creating customer accounts. Ideal candidates have at least one year of finance experience and familiarity with systems like Xero. This position offers a collaborative culture and various benefits including free parking and healthcare schemes, making it a great opportunity for those early in their finance careers.

Benefits

Free parking

25 days holiday + BH

Healthcare Scheme

SMART pension

Hands-on finance experience

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience working within a finance team.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with colleagues.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the processing of purchase ledger invoices.
• Supporting project managers with invoice-related queries.
• Prioritising invoices for payment runs and monitoring approvals.
• Issuing remittance advices and responding to supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and undertaking credit checks.
• Creating new customer accounts and ensuring accuracy.
• Assisting with customer invoicing and debt collection tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised approach

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Xero

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, design-led organisation based in Petersfield, Hampshire. The business specialises in high-end projects and is known for delivering exceptional results for an international client base. With a collaborative culture and a supportive team environment, they continue to enjoy strong growth and are now looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support their busy finance function.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, this role plays an important part in keeping day-to-day finance activity running smoothly. It s a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their finance career who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being part of a friendly, close-knit team.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Managing the processing of purchase ledger invoices and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Supporting project managers with invoice-related queries and helping to resolve issues efficiently.
• Prioritising invoices for payment runs and monitoring items awaiting approval or investigation.
• Issuing remittance advices and responding to supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and undertaking credit checks for new suppliers.
• Verifying supplier information for CIS purposes and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
• Creating new customer accounts and ensuring customer records remain accurate.
• Assisting with customer invoicing and undertaking elements of debt collection when required.
• Providing support with administrative tasks within the finance team, such as filing and correspondence.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

At least one year s experience working within a finance team.
Knowledge of Xero or a similar finance system would be advantageous.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business, including project teams.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, organised approach to workload.
Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
A positive, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
Some understanding of CIS processes would be beneficial.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant:

• Free parking.
• 25 days holiday + BH.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• SMART pension.
• Hands-on experience across a broad range of finance tasks.
• On-site working in a modern, friendly office environment.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics.