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!