Accounts Assistant | Grow with a Busy Finance Team

Confidential; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Office-based role

Job summary

Confidential in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Administrator to support a busy finance team. You will handle sales and supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, and data entry, contributing to accurate financial records and timely reporting.

The role is office-based, five days a week, with a salary between £27,000 and £30,000 depending on experience. We value detail, organisation and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in accounting.
• Experience in accounts administration or similar role.
• Strong IT and computer skills with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Good understanding of sales and purchase ledgers and reconciliations.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in financial work.
• Professional handling of confidential information.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: Prepare and issue sales invoices promptly.
• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices and deadlines.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Client Payments: Handle customer payments by phone and in person.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Assist with reconciliations and accuracy.
• Petty Cash and Company Cards: Maintain records and transactions.
• Fixed Assets: Assist with asset registers and related entries.
• Financial Data and Reporting: Work with large datasets and reports.
• General Accounts Administration: Support the finance team with duties as required.

Skills

AAT Level 2

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Confidential in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Administrator to support a busy finance team. You will handle sales and supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, and data entry, contributing to accurate financial records and timely reporting.

The role is office-based, five days a week, with a salary between £27,000 and £30,000 depending on experience. We value detail, organisation and a proactive, team-oriented approach.