Accounts Assistant Part Time Or Full Time

ACORN RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Truro; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Holiday Entitlement 24-28 days

Buy extra 5 days

Induction Programme

Learning & Development

Employee Discounts

Company Events

Job summary

ACORN RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Truro office. The role is part of the Finance Team with a 35-hour week and a permanent contract, offering a supportive work‑life balance in a local setting.

Key duties include handling payments, invoicing, refunds, and bank reconciliations while delivering strong customer service and collaborating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Accounts.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment queries from internal teams and directly from Members.
• Manage and handle payments, direct debit instructions and refunds of insurance premiums.
• Make calls to Members to discuss late or missing payments.
• Process invoices and set up purchasing and claims payments.
• Handle and prepare for banking all monies received in accordance with agreed company procedures.
• Complete bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organisational skills

MS Office

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade 6+)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Truro | £26,000-£28,000 depending on skills and experience | 35 hours per week | 5 days | Permanent |

Introduction

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to work from our Truro office, as part of our Finance Team and in collaboration with other departments. Part-time hours, with a minimum of 25 hours per week over a 5-day week, may be considered.

What We Offer

• 35-hour week, supporting a great work life balance.


• Private medical insurance and income protection cover.


• 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service, plus bank holidays.


• The option to 'buy' an extra 5 days per year after a qualifying period.


• Comprehensive induction programme.


• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.


• Up to 25% discount on products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials.


• Company events to support social wellbeing.

Key Duties

• Manage payment queries from internal teams and directly from Members.


• Manage and handle payments, direct debit instructions and refunds of insurance premiums.


• Make calls to Members to discuss late or missing payments.


• Process invoices and set up purchasing and claims payments.


• Handle and prepare for banking all monies received in accordance with agreed company procedures.


• Complete bank reconciliations.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in Accounts.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Excellent customer service, administrative and organisational skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.


• Flexible and solution-driven.


• GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above.