Accounts Assistant

Damia Group Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a hybrid role in Leatherhead. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a 7-month contract, providing essential transactional support across finance operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Accounts Payable, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of VAT regulations. This role not only promises valuable experience but also opportunities for development and long-term stability within a family-owned construction company. If you are looking to advance your career in finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar transactional finance role.
• Basic knowledge of VAT regulations and confident in reconciling accounts.

Responsibilities

• Scanning and processing invoices, statement reconciliations, and managing outstanding supplier queries.
• Investigating legal issues and ensuring adherence to finance processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

VAT Regulations

Account Reconciliation

Effective Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Leatherhead (Hybrid) - Circa 20 ph (inside IR35) - 7-month initial contract

My client is a family owned construction company. They are on the hunt for an Accounts Assistant to report to the Payments Supervisor. You will provide essential transactional support across a range of finance operations. This is a varied role with scope for development and long-term stability within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Scanning and processing invoices (PO and Non-PO)
• Statement reconciliations
• Investigating and clearing unallocated cash
• Posting and allocating direct debits
• Investigating legal issues (e.g., 7-day notices, court summons, urgent overdue invoices)
• Managing debit balances
• Mailbox management - ensuring minimal backlog.
• Managing outstanding supplier queries
• Daily workflow management
• Reconcile the aged creditors account.
• Adhering to finance processes and controls with a high standard of accuracy

Required Experience

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar transactional finance role
• Basic knowledge of VAT regulations
• Confident in reconciling complex accounts.
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Professional and approachable manner
• Good IT skills, experienced user of Microsoft

Accounts Assistant - Leatherhead (Hybrid) - Circa 20 ph (inside IR35) - 7-month initial contract

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.