Accounts Assistant

Our client is an organisation based in Aldershot.  They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong all-round accounts experience who enjoys working in a varied role covering both purchase ledger and credit control responsibilities.

Job Title:        Accounts Assistant

Job Type:        Permanent

Location:       Aldershot

Salary:               £30k

Reference no:     16202

Accounts Assistant  – Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Private Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Free parking

Accounts Assistant  – About The Role

Reporting into the Accounts Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Processing daily bank transactions and allocating customer receipts accurately.
• Raising and issuing invoices to customers on behalf of internal departments.
• Managing credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
• Maintaining regular communication with customers to resolve account queries and ensure timely payment.
• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring appropriate authorisation is obtained.
• Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs.
• Processing staff expenses and company credit card statements.
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records in line with company procedures.

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts/Finance Assistant role.
• Currently studying AAT
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Proficient in accounting systems, ideally Sage, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.