Temp to Perm Accounts Assistant

Officeangels; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels Brentwood is seeking a Temp to Perm Accounts Assistant to join the busy finance team. The role suits someone with accounts experience or studying AAT, offering practical experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Key duties include processing invoices, managing payables/receivables, reconciling statements, supporting month-end, and liaising with suppliers. Starts immediately; £12.71 per hour; temp-to-perm opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, finance or office administration.
• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT.
• Detail oriented with strong numerical ability.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Process invoices, payments and purchase orders accurately.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end activities.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve account queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with credit control activities.
• Process and allocate payments.
• Support the finance team with admin tasks.
• Respond to finance-related enquiries from colleagues and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Immediate start

AAT study

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Temp to Perm Accounts Assistant
Brentwood, Essex
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
£12.71 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and friendly finance team on a temporary basis. This opportunity would suit someone with some previous accounts experience or an individual who has recently completed, or is currently studying, an AAT qualification and is looking to gain further practical experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Processing invoices, payments and purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling bank statements and supplier accounts
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance activities
• Liaising with suppliers and external stakeholders to resolve account queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with credit control activities where required
• Processing and allocating payments
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative tasks and ad hoc duties
• Responding to finance-related enquiries from colleagues and suppliers

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or office administration role
• AAT qualification, or currently studying towards AAT, would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
• Competent using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Available to start work immediately or at short notice

This role would be particularly well suited to someone looking to develop their accounting career and build on their existing finance knowledge within a busy office setting.

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