Accounts Assistant- Kings Lynn- £14.26 p/h

Manpower UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an organized Accounts Assistant in King's Lynn, England. The role involves investigating and resolving customer invoice queries to help reduce aged debt within the finance team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in similar positions and strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential. This is a short-term contract position offering an hourly pay rate of £14.26.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Receivable, or similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to manage multiple queries.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve customer invoice queries efficiently.
• Work with departments to correct billing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of actions taken on customer accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: King's Lynn, PE33 0BE
Hours: 08:00 - 16:30
Pay Rate: 14.26 per hour

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team on a short-term contract. This role focuses on investigating and resolving customer invoice queries to support the wider finance function and help reduce aged debt.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, investigate, and resolve customer invoice queries efficiently.
• Work closely with internal departments to identify and correct billing discrepancies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers to clarify invoice issues and provide resolutions.
• Maintain accurate records of all actions taken and ensure customer accounts are kept up to date.
• Support initiatives to reduce aged debt by identifying recurring problems and contributing to process improvements.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar position, such as Accounts Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Finance Administrator, or Credit Control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple queries at once.
• Well-organised and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

If you have relevant experience and are available for a short-term assignment, we would welcome your application and the opportunity for you to contribute to reducing aged debt within our finance team.