Accounts Assistant
Location: Fleet, UK
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time (5 days per week)
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy three-person accounts team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid accounting experience who enjoys variety and wants to develop their skills in a dynamic office environment.
Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities
* Purchase Ledger
o Process invoices using Sage and handle supplier queries
o Liaise with suppliers accounts teams by phone and email
o Run supplier payment batches (twice monthly) and check statements
* Daily Banking
o Record remittance advices in company cash books
o Process bank transactions in Sage and reconcile accounts
o Update monthly cash flow forecasts with actuals
* Sales Ledger
o Prepare and dispatch invoices via Tesseract and relevant portals
o Resolve invoice queries efficiently
* Expenses & Timesheets
o Verify expense claims and process through Sage
o Check and process staff timesheets, ensuring accuracy and authorization
* Credit Control
o Assess creditworthiness of new and existing clients
o Chase outstanding debts and liaise with management on collection plans
* General & Ad Hoc Duties
o Maintain filing and documentation
o Provide holiday cover for payroll and sales invoicing
o Assist with other accounts or administrative duties as required
What Were Looking For
* Proven experience in an accounting role
* Experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting software)
* Some payroll experience preferred
* A flexible, proactive team player who enjoys a small office environment
* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive, small team with varied responsibilities
* Opportunity to develop accounting and finance skills across multiple areas
* Friendly and professional office environment
If you are a motivated accounts professional who thrives in a hands-on role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a growing team where your contributions make a real impact.
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