Accounts Assistant

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in West Kent is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to manage accounting processes, including invoice processing and credit control. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and excellent organisational abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, making it an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

35-hour working week

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of general accounting processes required.
• Ability to multitask with excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence with Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, resolve queries, and reconcile statements.
• Conduct Credit Control by managing receipts and debts.
• Keep sales and purchase ledgers accurate and up to date.

Skills

General accounting processes

Excellent organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our client's reputable organisation based in West Kent.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, resolving queries, reconciling statements, processing payment runs
• Raising invoices, sending statements, processing credit notes, uploading to external systems
• Credit Control including posting receipts, taking payments, chasing debts, managing accounts
• Keeping sales and purchase ledgers accurate and up to date
• Managing finance inboxes, post, and resolving queries
• Providing ad-hoc support to the Financial Controller

Requirements

• Have a solid understanding of general accounting processes
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Be confident with Excel
• Possess strong attention to detail and communication skills

Benefits

In return the company is offering a competitive salary based on experience, the opportunity to be part of a supportive environment with a lovely, family feel to the offices, 35-hour working week and more!

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.