Average Account Assistant salary in the UK

Based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, our client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to work hybrid after their first month of training onsite. This job would suit someone with experience in basic accounting principles and month end process, to facilitate the smooth running of accounts receivable and to provide additional support to the rest of the department as necessary including banking and accounts payable. The company continues to go from strength to strength and will offer the successful individual a great role to help with their growth. The successful individual will have good IT and computer literacy skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheet software. They must have good verbal and written communication skills. A high level of accuracy / attention to detail is important for this role. Experience using SAP would be useful, but not essential. Duties will include: Allocation of paymentsResolution of any invoice / credit queriesReview and resolve aged debt on the ledgerCommunication with customersBank reconciliations Daily postings to general ledger from the bank statementProcessing weekly payrollMaster data maintenanceCredit managementJournal postings to SAPPayroll reconciliationNest Pension administrationRaise PO's as necessaryCash book managementCode and post approved invoices For more information about this role or any other Accounts Assistant jobs in Dunstable, Bedfordshire please contact me in confidence or visit our website www.mrkassociates.co.uk Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGYHelping you build the career you deserve

Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, our client is a large, leading company looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This job would suit a candidate who has previously worked within a finance department who will be responsible for the accurate and timely management of large volume reconciliations. The Accounts Assistant will also be responsible for elements of the intercompany reconciliation. This company is a market leader within their field with sites nationwide and an ever-growing presence. The business has grown rapidly and has exciting expansion plans. The successful individual will have a good understanding of bookkeeping and reconciliation techniques and have a strong knowledge of Excel Vlook Ups and Pivot tables. The candidate should have effective communication and organisational skills with the ability to achieve targets whilst maintaining accuracy and develop positive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts. They must be a problem solver who is highly computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes. Duties will include: Responsibility for timely and accurate accounting and reconciliations.Responsibility for timely and accurate settlement of supplier debts.Take operational responsibility of reconciliations and settlement.Take operational responsibility for timely and accurate reconciliation of certain Intercompany Accounts.To take on various ad-hoc tasks within the department. For more information about this role or any other Account Assistant jobs in St Albans, Hertfordshire, please contact me in confidence or visit our website www.mrkassociates.co.uk Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY Helping you build the career you deserve

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a new role of Accounts Assistant for a growing, international business with a UK Head Office based on the outskirts of Keighley. The Role Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will have a wide remit of responsibilities within the finance team. Duties and responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will include: Processing of Purchase and sales ledger invoicesBank reconciliationsPosting cashVAT returnsSetting up new customers and doing credit checksAd hoc finance reports for the Financial Controller The Candidate To be considered for the role we welcome applications from candidates with the following: Previous experience of working within a varied accounts roleStrong attention to detailStrong communicator Purchase ledger experience Salary & Benefits In return, the successful Accounts Assistant will receive the following: £28,000 - £30,000 base salary25 days holidaysCareer advancement opportunities Friendly working environmentFree onsite parking at the Keighley office Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself