Job Description

An Accounts Assistant is required to join a market leader in its field, based in Southampton on a permanent basis. The successful Accounts Assistant will be offered flexible working hours, onsite free parking/excellent transport links, and the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and highly supportive team. The Accounts Assistant will be working within a team of 6, largely supporting with sales ledger duties (no debt collection chasing, as the business has a dedicated credit controller who carried out these tasks), banking, and a variety of reconciliations.

Reporting to the Finance Controller you will be responsible for the following:

• Reconciliation of 20+ bank accounts
• Processing refunds
• Processing of Direct Debit collection files on a monthly basis
• Preparation and distribution of ad-hoc manual sales invoices
• Monthly debt reporting
• Investigating and resolving invoice and receipt queries
• Reconciliations
• Provide cover for teammates

What you will get:

• Free onsite parking / excellent transport links
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Discounted services
• Remote working

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Remote interview process

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in one or more of the following roles: Accounts Assistant / Finance Officer / Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant / Sales Ledger Clerk / Assistant Accountant / Assistant Financial Accountant. Excellent attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills.