At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a busy finance team and manage accounts with precision and care.
- Company: Dynamic organisation in Aldershot with a supportive work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private pension, life assurance, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career advancement in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Perfect for detail-oriented individuals looking to grow in finance while making an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts and currently studying AAT is a plus.
Our client is an organisation based in Aldershot. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong all-round accounts experience who enjoys working in a varied role covering both purchase ledger and credit control responsibilities.
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aldershot
Salary: £30k
Benefits:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Private Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Bonus Scheme
- Hybrid working
- Free parking
About The Role:
Reporting into the Accounts Manager you will be responsible for the following:
- Processing daily bank transactions and allocating customer receipts accurately.
- Raising and issuing invoices to customers on behalf of internal departments.
- Managing credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments.
- Maintaining regular communication with customers to resolve account queries and ensure timely payment.
- Processing supplier invoices and ensuring appropriate authorisation is obtained.
- Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs.
- Processing staff expenses and company credit card statements.
- Maintaining organised and accurate financial records in line with company procedures.
The successful Accounts Assistant will have:
- Previous experience in an Accounts/Finance Assistant role.
- Currently studying AAT.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Proficient in accounting systems, ideally Sage, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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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Accounts Assistant in Aldershot employer: Howett Thorpe
Join a dynamic and expanding accountancy practice in Weybridge, where you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and develop your career in a supportive environment. The firm fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth, offering pathways to advisory roles and the chance to make a meaningful impact on client businesses. With competitive salaries and a commitment to employee development, this is an excellent place for ambitious professionals looking to thrive in their careers.
