Accounts Assistant

Adore Recruitment; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a role in Stanford-le-Hope. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial administration, support Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, and ensure accurate financial processing. Experience in financial admin is preferred, and driving is essential to the role. This position offers a salary between £26,000 and £28,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented individual required.
• Experience in financial administration preferred.
• Must drive for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts inbox and respond to emails.
• Process subcontractor and supplier invoices accurately.
• Update and reconcile daily transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Stanford Le Hope, Essex

Contract Type: Temporary and permanent available

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum

Hours: 08:00am – 16:00pm

Must Drive!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Account Assistant to join our client’s finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial administration, supporting the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, and ensuring accurate and timely financial processing across the business.

Key Responsibilities

General Administration

• Manage the accounts inbox, respond to and distribute emails appropriately
• Act as the first point of contact for incoming calls, directing queries as needed
• Process and distribute daily post
• Maintain up-to-date records of subcontractor documentation and CIS verification
• Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks such as updating spreadsheets and records

Accounts Payable

• Process subcontractor and supplier invoices, ensuring proper approvals and accurate record-keeping
• Input invoices into Sage and maintain the Supplier Payment Spreadsheet in line with payment schedules
• Reconcile supplier and subcontractor statements regularly
• Schedule and process payments through online banking or phone
• Manage and resolve supplier and subcontractor queries promptly

Accounts Receivable

• Maintain and update the Aged Debtors Spreadsheet to ensure accurate customer account information

Banking

• Update and reconcile daily transactions, including company credit card and Capital on Tap accounts
• Process expense claims and incoming payments, ensuring accurate documentation and filing

HR & Company Records

• Maintain and update HR and company property files, ensuring all records are accurate and compliant