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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Accounts Assistant position in Bampton is a full-time role within the client's finance team, focusing on day-to-day accounting tasks.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and possess excellent communication and ICT skills.
  • The responsibilities include managing the accounts inbox, handling invoices, and assisting in payment preparations.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and benefits include a contributory pension scheme, 22 days of annual leave, and study support for the AAT qualification.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs promptly, as the selection process will proceed quickly.
Accounts Assistant
  • Location: Bampton
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our client's finance team. This role is crucial for managing day-to-day accounting needs, including handling invoices, communicating with suppliers, and assisting in payment preparations. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Manage the main accounts inbox on designated days of the week.
  • Correspond with suppliers and handle incoming invoices and statements via email.
  • Utilise electronic POP system for filing and matching purchase orders.
  • Check coding, input, and file purchase ledger invoices.
  • Ensure completeness of invoicing by checking statements.
  • Resolve invoicing queries with suppliers.
  • Assist in the preparation of cheque/BACS payment runs, including pulling and checking invoices for payment.
  • Handle photocopying of cheques and dispatching them.
  • After 6 months, take on the responsibility of producing Scorecards.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of effective interaction via telephone, email, and other electronic communication tools.
  • Proficient ICT skills including accurate word processing, database maintenance, and spreadsheet usage.
  • Ability to work independently, establish priorities, plan work, and meet deadlines.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Flexible approach to duties and ability to adapt to changing environments.
Benefits:
  • contributory pension scheme
  • 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • study support for the AAT qualification
How to apply:

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV promptly, as the client will move quickly to selection and interview.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.