Accounts Assistant

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Tutnalls; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is working with a local business in Lydney to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support its day-to-day finance function. You will process purchase and sales invoices, reconcile supplier statements, assist with payments, and help with month-end tasks.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, be organized, and comfortable using Excel and accounting software. An AAT qualification, or working toward one, would be beneficial, but relevant experience is highly

Qualifications

• You’ll have previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role, with good attention to detail and a practical approach to resolving queries.
• An AAT qualification, or working towards one, would be beneficial, but relevant experience is just as valuable.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Supporting payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring outstanding payments and assisting with credit control.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with month-end tasks and general finance administration.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Lydney - £30,000 per annum

Autograph Recruitment is working with a business in Lydney to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support its day-to-day finance function.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the detail right and likes being part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Supporting payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring outstanding payments and assisting with credit control.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with month-end tasks and general finance administration.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll have previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role, with good attention to detail and a practical approach to resolving queries.

• Confidence using Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload.
• Good communication skills when speaking with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• A willingness to get involved and support the wider team.

An AAT qualification, or working towards one, would be beneficial, but relevant experience is just as valuable.