Accounts Assistant

Part Time (25 Hours) Accounts Assistant – Temporary 3 Months - Egham Hybrid (25 hours per week) - Salary: £20,283 - £21,826 (pro rata) About the Client

Our client is a well-established Not For Profit organisation with a supportive and collaborative working environment. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every background and perspective enriches their collective success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team on an initial three-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a permanent position for the right person.

We are looking for an experienced Purchase & Sales Ledger Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy finance function. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing supplier and customer transactions, and assisting with wider finance administration to ensure smooth financial operations across the organisation.

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, coding and posting invoices within the finance system.
• Checking that invoices have the appropriate approvals before processing.
• Maintaining supplier and customer account records.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account discrepancies.
• Monitoring outstanding creditor and debtor balances and following up where required.
• Preparing supplier payment runs.
• Producing accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Managing company credit card administration, including transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Supporting improvements to finance processes and procedures.
• Liaising with internal colleagues and external suppliers to resolve finance queries.
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and organisational policies.

The successful applicant will have at least three years' experience within an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Finance Assistant position, along with experience of high-volume invoice processing and accounting software. You'll be highly organised, numerically accurate, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. An entry-level accounting qualification, or willingness to study towards one, would be advantageous.

In return, you'll join a welcoming and supportive finance team within a respected organisation that offers flexible working arrangements and values collaboration, inclusion and professional development. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad finance experience with the potential to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.