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Accounts Assistant
Location: Fleet, UK
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time (5 days per week)
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy three-person accounts team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid accounting experience who enjoys variety and wants to develop their skills in a dynamic office environment.
Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities
You will support all areas of the accounts function, including:
Purchase Ledger
- Process invoices using Sage and handle supplier queries
- Liaise with suppliers’ accounts teams by phone and email
- Run supplier payment batches (twice monthly) and check statements
Daily Banking
- Record remittance advices in company cash books
- Process bank transactions in Sage and reconcile accounts
- Update monthly cash flow forecasts with actuals
Sales Ledger
- Prepare and dispatch invoices via Tesseract and relevant portals
- Resolve invoice queries efficiently
Expenses & Timesheets
- Verify expense claims and process through Sage
- Check and process staff timesheets, ensuring accuracy and authorization
Credit Control
- Assess creditworthiness of new and existing clients
- Chase outstanding debts and liaise with management on collection plans
General & Ad Hoc Duties
- Maintain filing and documentation
- Provide holiday cover for payroll and sales invoicing
- Assist with other accounts or administrative duties as required
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in an accounting role
- Experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting software)
- Some payroll experience preferred
- A flexible, proactive team player who enjoys a small office environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Why Join Us?
- Work in a supportive, small team with varied responsibilities
- Opportunity to develop accounting and finance skills across multiple areas
- Friendly and professional office environment
If you are a motivated accounts professional who thrives in a hands-on role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a growing team where your contributions make a real impact.
