Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time / Temp to perm (3 months)
• Location: Colchester
• Salary: £12.50ph

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our client's finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in an accounts environment and possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Ensure sales invoices are raised correctly and on time.
• Follow up on invoices in query to resolve them promptly.
• Raise credit notes as requested.
• Remove cancelled orders from the system weekly.
• Maintain the Accounts inbox, dealing with or assigning queries daily.
• Ensure compliance with group rules on financial controls.
• Assist with daily reconciliation of cash book and bank accounts.
• Assist with checks and controls over all outgoing payments and sales refunds.
• Assist with data entry of purchase ledger, including validation of invoices, reconciliation of supplier statements, and scheduling supplier payments.
• Process company-wide credit card expenditure, ensuring all receipts are collected.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records and keep filing up to date.
• Assist with booking hotels for engineers as required.
• Provide support and cover for other areas within the finance department as needed.

• At least 2 years’ experience working in an accounts environment.
• Knowledge of Access Dimensions (advantageous but not essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ideally have or working towards AAT level 2.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop robust working relationships.
• Strong team player.

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.