Accounts Assistant – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    £27,000 - £32,000 / per annum depending on experience
  • Job type:
    Contract
  • Posted:
    1 week ago
  • Category:
    Accounts Assistant
  • Deadline:
    Open

Overview

We are delighted to be working exclusively with our long-standing client in Milton Keynes, who is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team initially on a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in September. Hybrid working after completion of probationary period.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive company that truly values its employees. You’ll be working in a varied and hands-on role, covering all aspects of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control.


Key Duties

Reporting to the Finance Director, key duties include:

  • Assisting with raising and issuing customer invoices
  • Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer account records
  • Supporting reconciliation of customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
  • Processing supplier invoices accurately and promptly
  • Matching, batching, and coding invoices
  • Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations and preparing payment runs
  • Responding to supplier queries and supporting internal purchase processes
  • Helping to monitor aged debt reports and follow up on outstanding balances
  • Supporting customer contact via phone and email to ensure timely payments
  • Escalating issues appropriately to the Finance Manager when needed
  • Assisting with bank reconciliations and cashbook postings
  • Supporting the month-end process
  • Filing, data entry, and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team as needed

The Person

You’ll have previous experience in a similar role, with a good understanding of core processes such as sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control. You’ll bring strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in your work, along with excellent organisational skills. Comfortable using Excel and accounting systems. You’ll be a confident communicator who can liaise effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Most importantly, you’ll be a team player with a flexible and proactive attitude, keen to support others and contribute positively to a friendly, collaborative environment.


Remuneration 

  • Salary £27,000 – c£32,000 per annum depending on experience.
  • 37.5 hours per week – Hybrid working offered after successful completion of probationary period.
  • 24 days holiday plus statutory days.
  • Pension, On-site parking, Staff discounts

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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