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Acorn Recruitment; Truro; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Holiday entitlement 24 days (28 with/2

Extra 5 days per year buy

Learning and development opportunities

Staff discounts

Company events

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Truro office as part of the Finance Team. The role supports multiple departments and handles payments, invoices and banking activities.

With a 35-hour week and a permanent contract, this position offers a solid work-life balance, private medical insurance, 24 days holiday plus length of service increases, and ongoing learning opportunities. A flexible approach to hours may be considered.

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 Members.
• Handle payments, direct debit instructions and refunds of insurance premiums.
• Make calls to Members about late or missing payments.
• Process invoices and set up purchasing and claims payments.
• Handle and prepare banking all monies received according to procedures.
• Complete bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Administrative skills

Organisation

Flexible and solution-driven

Education

GCSE Maths (6+)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

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

Up to 25% discount on products and access to 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.