Accounts Assistant – Billings Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home) Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term (with view to go permanent thereafter) Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00) Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata) Start Date: ASAP Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential) We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Maidenhead, seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Billings Team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance function, where you will be responsible for billing operations related to a portfolio of long-standing, highly valued clients. The successful candidate will bring a combination of accounts/billing experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities to manage both customer relationships and internal stakeholder interactions. Key Responsibilities: Managing day-to-day billing and payment queries from customers Calculating and applying charges accurately Processing credits, deposits, claims, and payments Liaising with third-party credit and direct debit providers Supporting bulk billing runs and contributing to year-end billing tasks Managing sundry billing requirements and ad hoc tasks Driving process improvements across the commercial support function Ensuring billing processes remain compliant with internal policies and external standards Accurately maintaining financial records and reconciling payments Supporting the wider Finance Team where needed Candidate Requirements: Experience in finance or billing administration Solid understanding of financial systems and contract-based billing processes Intermediate Excel skills (including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic analysis) Proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage relationships with both internal teams and external clients High level of attention to detail, with a proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving Ability to remain calm, professional, and productive during high-volume periods Familiarity with Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Teams, and Business Central (desirable) Full UK driving licence and own vehicle Benefits: Competitive salary of £30,000 (pro rata for 6-month term) 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with service Company sick pay Pension scheme and life assurance Ongoing training and development opportunities If you’re a confident communicator with billing or finance experience and you're ready to join a collaborative and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your accounting career. If it’s not quite right but you know someone who fits the bill, remember our refer-a-friend scheme – you could earn a £100 voucher! Please note: To qualify for the voucher, the recommended candidate must successfully complete their probationary period with their new employer. Please note due to the high volume of applications, if we do not contact you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. For the purpose of the Conduct Regulations, when advertising permanent vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency; for temporary/contract vacancies, we act as an Employment Business. We take your personal data seriously. To learn how we handle your data, please visit our website where you can find our Data Privacy Notice