Our client is a dynamic and successful IT business based in Basingstoke who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team.

This position is ideal for an individual with a background in accounts payable and accounts receivable who is looking for a new challenge and to enhance their expertise in accounts and finance.

Accounts Assistant - Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Annual salary review
• Reward scheme
• Pension scheme
• Study support
• Eye care and flu jabs
• Company shares

Accounts Assistant - About The Role

You will be responsible for providing accounting support to the Finance team for financial and administrative tasks, with a strong emphasis on Purchase Ledger.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Process incoming invoices and credit notes, including managing supplier portals
• Perform supplier reconciliations and maintain vendor accounts
• Administer the company credit card process
• Manage the expenses system, process employee expense claims, and generate expense reports
• Process payment runs
• Set up and update employee and vendor records in the finance system
• Manage access, reporting, and administration for travel portals
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as required
• Assist with environmental reporting
• Support audit processes
• Assist the Finance Manager with month-end procedures and ad-hoc tasks
• Handle incoming and outgoing post
• Provide backup support for the credit control function during holidays or absences

The successful Accounts Assistant will have/be:

• Previous experience in a busy finance team
• Ideally AAT qualified or QBE
• Intermediate level Excel skills, and experience of using ERP software
• Good team player
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and arrange own time effectively

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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