Stevenage, Hertfordshire, GB
1 day ago
Accounts Assistant

This role is ideal for someone with solid accounts experience, excellent attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to financial processes. The successful candidate will be a key part of a collaborative finance team, helping to manage day-to-day transactional accounting and supporting wider month-end and audit duties.

This is a full-time, office-based position offering variety and responsibility across both purchase and sales ledger tasks. You'll play a vital role in keeping the finance function running smoothly, working closely with colleagues across the business and helping to meet key deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate records of customer and supplier accounts

Handle double-entry bookkeeping and day-to-day transactional processing

Process purchase ledger invoices and credit notes with attention to coding accuracy

Raise and manage sales invoices; support with basic credit control duties

Reconcile customer and supplier statements

Chase overdue payments via phone and email to ensure aged debts remain within targets

Process supplier payments and employee expenses

Perform bank reconciliations and support balance sheet reconciliations

Assist with VAT calculations and provide support for VAT submissions

Help prepare documentation and respond to queries during audits

Provide general support during month-end close

Requirements:

2+ years' experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role

Confident working across purchase and sales ledger functions

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc.)

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Positive, proactive attitude with a strong team spirit

Experience with debt recovery or external collection teams is a bonus

Comfortable working Monday–Friday from the office full-time

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience)

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + an extra day off for your birthday

Company profit share scheme

Contributory pension plan

Health cash plan and life assurance

Friendly, supportive team culture

Modern office environment with long-term development opportunities

About the Business:

A rapidly expanding organisation with a strong reputation in their sector. The team pride themselves on collaboration, high standards, and a people-first culture. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for someone to join their finance team who can hit the ground running, add value, and be part of their ongoing success.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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