Accounts Assistant

ACORN RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Truro; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Holiday entitlement: 24–28 days

Option to buy extra five days

Induction programme

Learning and development opportunities

Member discounts

Social events

Job summary

ACORN RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Truro office. This role supports the Finance Team with a 35-hour week, in a permanent position. Part-time hours may be considered, with 25+ hours across five days.

The role includes handling payments, processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and liaising with Members on payment issues. Excellent IT skills and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel (MS Office).
• Flexible and solution-driven mindset.
• GCSE Maths grade 6 or above.

Responsibilities

• Handle payment queries from internal teams and Members.
• Process payments, direct debits, and refunds of insurance premiums.
• Make calls to Members about late or missing payments.
• Process invoices and set up purchasing and claims payments.
• Prepare banking and reconcile bank statements.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

MS Office

Flexibility

GCSE Maths

Education

GCSE Maths (grade 6+)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Finance Assistant | Accounts Administrator

Truro | £26,000-£28,000 depending on skills and experience | 35 hours per week | 5 days | Permanent

Introduction

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to work from our Truro office, as part of our Finance Team and in collaboration with other departments.

Part-time hours, with a minimum of 25 hours per week over a 5-day week, may be considered.

What We Offer

• 35-hour week, supporting a great work-life balance.
• Private medical insurance and income protection cover.
• 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• The option to 'buy' an extra 5 days per year after a qualifying period.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
• Up to 25% discount on products and access to exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials.
• Company events to support social wellbeing.

Key Duties

• Manage payment queries from internal teams and directly from Members.
• Manage and handle payments, direct debit instructions and refunds of insurance premiums.
• Make calls to Members to discuss late or missing payments.
• Process invoices and set up purchasing and claims payments.
• Handle and prepare for banking all monies received in accordance with agreed company procedures.
• Complete bank reconciliations.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in Accounts.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Flexible and solution-driven.
• GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above.