Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Location: Amersham (office-based)
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum + benefits

A well-established organisation based in Amersham is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a full-time basis. This is a broad, hands-on role suited to a proactive and detail-oriented accounts professional who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Reporting into the finance function, responsibilities will include:
Processing supplier purchase invoices, including scanning, distribution for approval, collation and accurate posting to the accounts system
Reconciling supplier statements and chasing outstanding or missing invoices
Managing weekly and monthly payment runs
Handling finance-related queries via phone and email
Monitoring utility contracts and benchmarking costs ahead of renewal to ensure best market value
Coding and processing ad-hoc invoices
Managing company credit card expenditure, including collation, scanning and posting of documentation
Petty cash processing, reconciliation and month-end balancing
Monitoring and maintaining the debtors ledger, including credit control activities
Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required

Skills & Experience Required
Minimum of 5 years' experience within Accounts Payable
Experience working in a group accounting environment
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Fully IT literate, with strong Excel and Word skills
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
Clear and confident communication skills
Strong customer service mindset
Proactive, positive and flexible approach
Professional, punctual and reliable

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