Accounts Assistant
Office based full time - Monday - Friday (9am - 5.30pm)
Location: Olney, Bedfordshire
Salary: £28,000
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in a hands-on, varied role. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support both the purchase and sales ledger functions, helping ensure accurate financial records and smooth day-to-day operations.
Ideal for someone organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
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Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger & Invoicing
* Raise chargeable callouts and service-related invoices
* Produce daily zero-rated invoices against works order numbers
* Raise weekly PPM invoices
* Resolve rejected customer invoices with supporting documentation
* Process credit notes with appropriate authorisation
* Support credit control by chasing outstanding debt and resolving queries
Purchase Ledger
* Match, code, and process purchase invoices against purchase orders
* Investigate and resolve supplier account queries promptly
* Liaise with suppliers to ensure payments align with cashflow forecasts and credit terms
* Prepare supplier payments via online banking and issue remittances
* Reconcile supplier statements and maintain aged creditors reports
General Finance Support
* Maintain the accounts email inbox
* Raise and amend purchase orders as required
* Distribute customer purchase orders to relevant project managers
* Support month-end deadlines
* Undertake filing and ad-hoc finance duties as required
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About You
* Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role
* Good understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
* Comfortable dealing with customers and suppliers
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Able to work to deadlines
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What's on Offer
* Salary of £28,000
* 23 days holiday plus a paid day off for your birthday (to be taken within four weeks either side)
* Access to an employee benefits platform with hundreds of discounts
* Purpose-built offices in Olney with free on-site parking
* Supportive team environment
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