Accounts Assistant

Wade Macdonald; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Woking is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage credit control and support finance operations. The role involves preparing reports, assisting with month-end processes, and utilizing finance systems. Candidates should have prior credit control experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Benefits include flexible hours, healthcare, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Healthcare scheme

Life assurance

Pension

Company discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or a similar finance role.
• Confidence in using finance systems like Sage and Xero.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control activities and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Prepare and maintain debtor reports.

Skills

Credit control experience

Strong Excel skills

Experience with Sage

Experience with Xero

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Woking - £28,000 - £31,000

About the Client: A leading organisation supporting over 1,000 businesses across the UK, known for operating in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions, offering a strong sense of progression and support throughout your career.

About the Job: This role offers a 50/50 split between credit control responsibilities and wider finance support. You'll play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, assisting with reporting, month-end close, and various ad hoc tasks. It's a great opportunity to develop a broad range of finance skills within a dynamic team.

Duties will include:

• Managing credit control activities and following up on outstanding payments
• Assisting with the month-end close process
• Preparing and maintaining debtor reports
• Creating and updating financial reports using Excel
• Using finance systems including Sage and Xero
• Supporting general finance and administrative tasks as required

About the Successful Applicant: You will have experience in credit control or a similar finance role, with strong Excel skills and confidence using systems such as Sage and Xero. You'll be highly organised, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

What You Will Receive in Return: You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, a healthcare scheme, life assurance, pension, company discounts, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.