Accounts Assistant

Workshop Recruitment; Warblington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Havant. This role involves processing transactions, resolving customer queries, and supporting finance operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in Accounts Receivable or Payable and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive hourly pay and potential for permanent placement, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

On site parking

On site restaurant

Pension

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts and allocate to customer accounts.
• Support resolution and processing of debit notes.
• Monitor and check supplier invoices and payments.

Skills

Experience within Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable

Strong communication skills

High levels of accuracy

Strong numeracy skills

Good IT skills including strong Excel ability

Experience using SAP

Knowledge of debit note processes

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Havant on an ongoing temporary basis, with real potential to become permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable who is looking to develop their career within a well-established business. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, resolving customer queries, and helping maintain an efficient UK finance function.

Key Responsibilities - Accounts Assistant

• Accurately processing daily cash receipts and allocating them to customer accounts
• Supporting the resolution and processing of debit notes and customer claims
• Logging and updating debit note spreadsheets to track progress and outcomes
• Liaising with sales managers to obtain resolutions and authorisations
• Raising credit notes once approvals are in place
• Monitoring employee expenses and UK vendor invoices, ensuring correct approvals
• Posting supplier invoices onto SAP
• Checking and supporting fortnightly BACS payment runs
• Handling Irish customer returns and filing relevant documentation
• Circulating daily cash spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records
• Providing general support to the wider finance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numeracy skills and logical approach to problem solving
• Ability to build strong working relationships and work collaboratively
• Good IT skills including strong Excel ability
• Experience using SAP
• Knowledge of debit note processes

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• £13.50-£14.35 per hour (depending on experience)
• Ongoing temporary role with potential to become permanent
• Full-time hours, based in Havant
• On site parking
• On site restaurant
• Pension
• Excellent working environment with hybrid working available
• 37.5 hours per week, 8.00am - 5.00pm (12.30pm finish Friday)