Accounts Assistant

TipTopJob; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic growing company in Southampton is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to work closely with the Financial Controller. You will ensure adherence to financial processes while providing essential data for management decisions. Candidates should have previous relevant experience, strong analytical and numerical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities. The role offers a salary of up to GBP 32,000 with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Raising invoices and processing payments.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and minimising debtor days.
• Carrying out credit checks.
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling statements.
• Running month end reports for management accounts.
• Assisting with monthly accruals.
• Processing business expenses.
• Reconciling bank account transactions.
• Assisting with the annual financial audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team player

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Are you an experienced and confident Accounts Assistant with a background working across accounts payable and accounts receivable? If so, we have an exciting opportunity working closely with our Financial Controller to ensure all financial and operational processes are adhered to, providing the management team with necessary information to make informed decisions.

Salary: up to A GBP 32,000 (depending on experience)

Location: office based (SO16 0BT)

Hours of work: 35 hours (Mon : Fri)

Holiday: 25 days (plus bank holidays)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Raising invoices and processing payments.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and minimising debtor days.
• Carrying out credit checks.
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling statements.
• Running month end reports to support the production of management accounts.
• Assisting with monthly accruals.
• Processing business expenses.
• Reconciling bank account transactions.
• Assisting with the annual financial audit.

Experience And Skills

• Previous experience working in a similar role
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good team player
• IT literate, including advanced Excel skills

About Us

ESSCO exists to design and supply the most energy efficient products and systems it can, to the ventilating, air conditioning and process industries. We inspire our team to provide solutions that address the climate crisis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual wanting to work in a tight knit team within a forward thinking, dynamic and growing company.

Apply today to be considered for the role.