Accounts Assistant (Hybrid) – Invoices, Ledger & Credit Control

Howett Thorpe; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Hybrid working

Free parking

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Aldershot is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. The role covers purchase ledger and credit control, with hybrid working and a £30k salary.

The successful candidate will report to the Accounts Manager and handle invoices, payments, and reconciliations while maintaining accurate records and building strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts/Finance Assistant role.
• Currently studying AAT
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Proficient in accounting systems, ideally Sage, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily bank transactions and allocating customer receipts accurately.
• Raising and issuing invoices to customers on behalf of internal departments.
• Managing credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
• Maintaining regular communication with customers to resolve account queries and ensure timely payment.
• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring appropriate authorisation is obtained.
• Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs.
• Processing staff expenses and company credit card statements.
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records in line with company procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

AAT

Tools

Sage

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howett Thorpe in Aldershot is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. The role covers purchase ledger and credit control, with hybrid working and a £30k salary.

The successful candidate will report to the Accounts Manager and handle invoices, payments, and reconciliations while maintaining accurate records and building strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.