Job Description
Accounts Assistant
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Full-time | Office-based
We're recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a large, long-established group operating across construction and recycling services. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, supportive finance team and gain experience across sales invoicing and management accounts.
About the Role
You'll be responsible for raising accurate sales invoices, supporting monthly reporting, and assisting with day-to-day finance administration. This role suits someone with solid accounts experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger
Raise and send sales invoices based on contracts, POs or billing requests
Check accuracy of pricing, VAT and customer details
Resolve invoice queries and allocate customer receipts correctly
Management Accounts Support
Assist with data gathering for monthly P&L, balance sheet and schedules
Complete bank reconciliations and maintain ledger accuracy
Prepare accruals, prepayments and depreciation items
General Finance Support
Support the team with data entry, reporting and admin tasks
Respond to internal and customer queries as needed
What We're Looking For
1-2 years' experience in a similar accounts role
Good knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT
Strong Excel skills
Experience with invoicing, bank receipt allocation and basic management accounts work
Personal Attributes
High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines
Clear communicator with a proactive, flexible approach
Qualifications
AAT Level 3+ (desirable)
GCSE Maths & English (C/4+) or equivalent
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Required Skills
- accounts assistant
