Accounts Assistant - 6 months fixed-term contract

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Basingstoke is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role suits someone studying towards their AAT qualification or an experienced junior finance professional.

Key duties include processing supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, raising sales invoices and monitoring payments, processing expenses, and supporting month-end close and audit requests.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable administration.
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding payments.
• Processing employee expenses.
• Supporting month-end activities and account reconciliations.
• Assisting with financial reporting and audit requests.
• Credit control and debt collection support.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - 6 months fixed-term contract

Accounts Assistant | 6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Basingstoke

I'm currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business in Basingstoke on a 6-month fixed-term contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional or someone studying towards their AAT qualification who is looking to gain further exposure within a busy finance team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices and payment runs
• Bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable administration
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding payments
• Processing employee expenses
• Supporting month-end activities and account reconciliations
• Assisting with financial reporting and audit requests
• Credit control and debt collection support
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance

We're looking for:

Previous Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar experience Strong Excel and accounting software skills Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment AAT qualified or studying towards AAT would be advantageous. Location: Basingstoke Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

Please note: with this role being an interim role, the client is only able to consider candidates who can start within one week of the interview. Candidates must already have UK right to work already in place.