An exciting opportunity has arisen for an early-career Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business based in Liss. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing accounting experience, gain broader exposure across the finance function and develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The role would suit someone who is curious, commercially minded and enjoys finding better ways of doing things. Alongside the day-to-day transactional accounts, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in process improvement, systems and the use of technology and AI to make the finance function more efficient.

 Job Title:    Accounts Assistant

 Job Type:    Permanent    

 Location:       Liss

 Salary:    £30,000 p.a.                 

 Reference no:   16122   

Accounts Assistant   – About The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the purchase and sales ledger function
• Processing supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding debtors
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records
• Preparing weekly payment runs
• Reconciling supplier, customer and inter-company accounts
• Managing petty cash and company credit card reconciliations
• Processing employee expenses
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems

 The Successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Some previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• A good understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and payment processing.
• Strong attention to detail, with a well-organised and methodical approach.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems, with an interest in learning new technology.
• The ability to manage priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the curiosity to identify process improvements and explore how technology and AI can make things more efficient.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.

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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