We are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Havant on an ongoing temporary basis, with real potential to become permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable who is looking to develop their career within a well-established business. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, resolving customer queries, and helping maintain an efficient UK finance function.

Key Responsibilities – Accounts Assistant

Accurately processing daily cash receipts and allocating them to customer accounts
Supporting the resolution and processing of debit notes and customer claims
Logging and updating debit note spreadsheets to track progress and outcomes
Liaising with sales managers to obtain resolutions and authorisations
Raising credit notes once approvals are in place
Monitoring employee expenses and UK vendor invoices, ensuring correct approvals
Posting supplier invoices onto SAP
Checking and supporting fortnightly BACS payment runs
Handling Irish customer returns and filing relevant documentation
Circulating daily cash spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records
Providing general support to the wider finance team
Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:

Experience within Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong numeracy skills and logical approach to problem solving
Ability to build strong working relationships and work collaboratively
Good IT skills including strong Excel ability
Experience using SAP
Knowledge of debit note processes

Hours, Pay and Benefits

£13.50–£14.35 per hour (depending on experience)
Ongoing temporary role with potential to become permanent
Full-time hours, based in Havant
On site parking
On site restaurant
Pension
Excellent working environment with hybrid working available
37.5 hours per week, 8.00am - 5.00pm (12.30pm finish Friday)