Accounts Assistant

This growing, professional services organisation based on the outskirts of Guildford is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a thriving business that continues to excel and has a brilliant market reputation. This role will be offered on a hybrid working basis and you will need to be a car driver to commute to the offices. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to further their accountancy experience or looking to get back into an accounts position.

Accounts Assistant - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office
• Study support package
• Private medical insurance
• Career progression
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

Accounts Assistant - About The Role

In this role you will be working within a finance team of 10 and will be reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be supporting with the daily running of the finance function and supporting in other areas when needed.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Upload and process supplier and customer invoices, as well as credit notes
• Conduct account reconciliations to maintain complete and accurate financial data
• Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded
• Assist with payment processing, ensuring suppliers are paid on time
• Investigate and resolve invoice and billing discrepancies
• Support tax preparation, including VAT returns and other relevant filings
• Communicate with clients regarding accounts, invoices and financial queries
• Liaise with suppliers and logistics partners to manage financial aspects of the supply chain
• Monitor supplier statements and flag discrepancies for resolution

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience/knowledge of finance would be beneficial
• Interest in gaining an accountancy qualification
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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