Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £26,000 £ 28,000 per annum plus yearly bonus

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a successful business in its search for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This role plays a pivotal part in the day-to-day operation of the accounts function, supporting both accounts receivable and payable while maintaining accurate financial records.

This position is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in accounting and finance who is looking to further develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. The role will report into the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities will include -

• Raise customer invoices and maintain accurate, up-to-date customer account records.
• Perform weekly and month-end reconciliations with the factoring company, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor aged debtors and follow up outstanding payments in a professional and proactive manner.
• Manage accounts payable processes, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Process purchase invoices and reconcile discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain financial records using Sage, ensuring all entries are accurate and current.
• Ensure transactions are recorded correctly and cut-off procedures are adhered to.
• Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve billing queries.
• Carry out general finance-related administrative duties as required.

Skills & Experience required -

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts-based role is essential.
• Experience using accounting software (Sage preferred) is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with a clear desire to build a successful long-term career in finance.
• AAT qualification is desirable but not essential with relevant experience.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus (performance and profit related)
• Subsidised gym membership
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with length of service
• Statutory pension

If this sounds like the right role for you, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP!