Back Posted: Jun 21 2025

Accounts Assistant

Farnborough, England , United Kingdom

Accountancy jobs >> Accounting/Financial/Insurance

Negotiable

Permanent

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Our client is a leading IT organisation who are looking for a detail oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. This is an office-based role, ideal for someone with 1-2 years of experience in an accounts position who is eager to develop their skills and grow within a supportive and collaborative team.
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Farnborough
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 p.a
Reference no: 15810
Accounts Assistant - About The Role
The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager with a range of accounting and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities:
* Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements
* Advising on credit risk, monitoring and chasing outstanding customer payments
* Sales ledger management, including raising customer invoices and credit notes
* Perform bank reconciliations
* Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records
* Monitoring accuracy of financial data supplied to parent company
* Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns, undertaking VAT reconciliation and overseeing monthly VAT payments
* Assisting with month-end processes, including journals and accruals.
* Commission calculations and supporting payroll preparation.
* General office administration related to finance.
* Assisting in the annual audit process and preparation of annual financial statements
The successful Accounts Assistant will have:
* Have previous experience in an accounting role .
* Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
* Good communication skills
* AAT qualified or studying towards it.
* Experience in the distribution/logistics sector is desirable
Accounts Assistant – Benefits
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* 10% company bonus
* Pay care scheme
* Pension scheme
* Regular social events
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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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-85358
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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