Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location

Bournemouth

Salary

£28,000 DOE

Hours

Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm

Tru Talent is delighted to be working with a well-established waste management client who is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to support the Finance Director and wider finance team. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant

• Processing customer and supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Maintaining purchase ledger and sales ledger records
• Collecting monthly direct debit payments
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling customer accounts
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
• Carrying out credit control duties, including chasing outstanding payments
• Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation
• Entering financial data into internal accounting systems
• Managing the finance department mailbox and handling incoming post
• Responding to customer and supplier enquiries via telephone and email
• Liaising with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve account queries
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance Director and finance team
• Assisting colleagues across the business when required

Needed for the role of

Accounts Assistant

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, flexible and customer-focused approach
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion

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