Accounts Assistant
Posted 5 days ago by Robert Walters
£19 Per hour
Undetermined
Onsite
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
Summary: An Accounts Assistant position is available at a thriving business in St Albans, offering a chance to be part of a supportive finance team. The role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, including purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, and reconciliations. The position is temporary for 3 months, requiring a commitment of 5 days a week in the office. Candidates should have experience in finance administration and proficiency in Excel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase ledger transactions ensuring accuracy and timely input into accounts software and CRM systems.
- Input supplier invoices efficiently while resolving any queries and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
- Reconcile supplier statements regularly, identifying discrepancies and taking appropriate action.
- Prepare weekly payment runs via BACS, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
- Manage sales ledger activities including retail and contract sales invoicing.
- Undertake credit control duties by monitoring outstanding balances and liaising with clients for prompt payments.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in accounts or finance administration roles.
- Proficiency in Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience with SAP or similar accounting software is advantageous.
- Willingness to learn new systems.
Salary (Rate): £19 per hour
City: St Albans
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a thriving business based in St Albans. This role offers you the chance to become an integral part of a supportive finance team, working closely with the Financial Controller and contributing to the smooth running of all day-to-day accounting operations. You will enjoy a varied workload that covers both purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, reconciliations, and more, ensuring no two days are ever the same.
Job Title – Accounts Assistant
Rate - £19 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Duration – 3 months temp
Location – St Albans
Working Pattern – 5 days a week in the office
Job Responsibilities
- Process purchase ledger transactions in collaboration with existing part-time support, ensuring accuracy and timely input into accounts software and CRM systems.
- Input supplier invoices efficiently while resolving any queries that arise, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers through considerate communication.
- Reconcile supplier statements regularly, identifying discrepancies and taking appropriate action to ensure records are up-to-date.
- Prepare weekly payment runs via BACS, coordinating with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and maintain cash flow integrity.
- Manage sales ledger activities including retail and contract sales invoicing, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with company procedures.
- Undertake credit control duties by monitoring outstanding balances, issuing reminders, and liaising with clients to facilitate prompt payments.
Experience Needed
- Demonstrated experience working within an accounts or finance administration role where accuracy was paramount across multiple tasks.
- Proficiency using Excel spreadsheets for data entry, analysis, reconciliation tasks, and reporting purposes is essential for success in this position.
- A methodical approach combined with excellent attention to detail ensures that all financial records are maintained accurately at all times.
- Experience using SAP or similar accounting software would be advantageous but is not essential; willingness to learn new systems is important.
If this role interests you please apply now with your CV
Many thanks,
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates