Part Time Accounts Assistant
Posted 2 days ago
- Sunbury, Surrey
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented part-time Accounts Assistant to join our Clients Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities of an Accounts Assistant
• Sales Ledger Management: Accurately record and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring all invoices and payments are processed and updated in a timely manner.
• Debt Chasing: Proactively follow up with customers regarding overdue invoices to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. Maintain communication records and resolve payment queries.
• Generating Statements: Prepare and distribute customer statements, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Filing and Record Keeping: Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records, ensuring all documentation is filed both physically and digitally in compliance with company policies.
• Data Entry: Input financial data into accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support Month-End Processes: Assist in the preparation of month-end reports and reconciliations as required.
• General Administrative Support: Provide support to the finance team on various administrative tasks, including responding to customer queries and assisting with ad hoc projects.
Key Competencies of an Accounts Assistant
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role or similar is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment's Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.
Consultant: Donna Jackson
Key Responsibilities of an Accounts Assistant
• Sales Ledger Management: Accurately record and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring all invoices and payments are processed and updated in a timely manner.
• Debt Chasing: Proactively follow up with customers regarding overdue invoices to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. Maintain communication records and resolve payment queries.
• Generating Statements: Prepare and distribute customer statements, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Filing and Record Keeping: Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records, ensuring all documentation is filed both physically and digitally in compliance with company policies.
• Data Entry: Input financial data into accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support Month-End Processes: Assist in the preparation of month-end reports and reconciliations as required.
• General Administrative Support: Provide support to the finance team on various administrative tasks, including responding to customer queries and assisting with ad hoc projects.
Key Competencies of an Accounts Assistant
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role or similar is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment's Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.
Consultant: Donna Jackson