Accounts Assistant

Our client is a successful, leading global technology company based in Bordon that is are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. The role is full time and offers hybrid working and would suit someone who has worked in an accounts/finance role for at least 2 years, with experience in purchase ledger administration.

Accounts Assistant - Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 20 days holiday (rising to 25 days) plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Free parking
• Death in service
• Study support
• Great company culture

Accounts Assistant - About The Role

The primary role of the Accounts Assistant will be to run the purchase ledgers of the EU businesses while supporting the accounts department with a range of accounting tasks.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Posting of supplier invoices, addressing discrepancies
• Preparation of supplier payment runs
• Building relationships with suppliers and colleagues through effective communication
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Administration of company credit cards, ensuring adherence to internal controls
• Assist with the administration and control of employee expenses
• Assist with month-end processes, including posting of accruals and prepayments
• Weekly and monthly tasks such as debtor reports and VAT reports
• Providing cover for customer credit control manager when needed
• Assisting in year-end audit requests

The successful Accounts Assistant will have/be:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, including purchase ledger administration
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good IT and Excel skills
• Strong team player
• Organised and able to prioritise workload
• Articulate, with good written and oral communication skills

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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