Temp to Perm Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Brentwood, Essex, to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis with a view to permanent employment. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, at a rate of £12.71 per hour.

The ideal candidate will have some accounts experience or be studying toward AAT, and show strong numerical and organisational skills to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, finance or office administration.
• AAT qualification or currently studying toward AAT is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Team player

Immediate start

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

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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