Accounts Assistant

Office Angles UK; Egham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Temporary Bookkeeper to support a client in the security sector based in Egham. The role involves managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, processing invoices, and handling credit control. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, possess strong communication skills, and pay meticulous attention to detail. This part-time position offers flexible working days and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance assistant role.
• Confident handling invoicing, payment allocation, and credit control.
• Strong communication skills and professional phone manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Raise supplier invoices and maintain supplier accounts.
• Handle credit control duties, including chasing overdue payments.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Credit control

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Job description

Temporary Bookkeeper - Security Sector (Egham)

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary Assignment, part time (either 3 full days or 5 half days)

Location: Egham

Industry: Security Services

About the Role

We are supporting a well-established organisation within the security sector in their search for a Temporary Bookkeeper who can start immediately. This role will provide essential support to the finance function, focusing on core bookkeeping duties.

Please note: no journal posting required.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks
• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly
• Raise supplier invoices and maintain supplier accounts
• Allocate payments received and paid, ensuring accurate reconciliation
• Handle credit control duties, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining debtor records

General Finance Support

• Maintain organised financial files and documentation
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams regarding invoicing and payment queries
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to the Finance Manager

Requirements

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or finance assistant role
• Confident handling invoicing, payment allocation, and credit control
• Strong communication skills and professional phone manner
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with accounting software
• Ability to hit the ground running in a temporary role

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