Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location:

Ongar (On-site) Salary: £28,000 Contract Type:
Full Time, Fixed Term (6 Months) Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 4pm Due to increased business demands, our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities Monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox and respond to supplier queries. Accurately process purchase invoices for both stock and service-related expenditure. Complete supplier statement reconciliations. Process customer card payments. Perform bank and credit card reconciliations. Review new trade account applications and carry out credit checks. Respond to incoming telephone calls and direct enquiries appropriately. Provide general administrative and ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, or similar finance support role. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally. A proactive and flexible approach to work. If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity and would like to join a successful, passionate, and highly respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.