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.

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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