Accounts Assistant

Salary: £31,200 – £33,600 per year

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Accounts Assistant to join a market leading business services organisation who pride themselves on low staff turnover.

Accounts Assistant – About the role

• Manage sales ledger and chasing outstanding debt
• Bank reconciliations
• Assistance during busy month end period including posting journals
• Provide cover for other members of the finance team
• Purchase ledger processing
• Ad hoc projects as and when they arise

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Excellent communication and team working skills with an approachable, motivated and proactive attitude.
• Experience gained in a finance team with an all-round accounts background.
• Competent with general accounting principles with good working knowledge of accounting entries and processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills essential. Previous experience of using Sage is desirable.
• Ability to work to deadlines, together with an organised and methodical approach to work.
• A confident and professional manner, with the ability to build strong relationships and work well as part of a team as well as individually.
• Flexibility and an ability to prioritise essential.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Accounts Assistant – Benefits

• This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work as part of a small but stable finance team.
• 9.00am-5.30pm 
• Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Fully office based 

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful.

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