Accounts Assistant; FTC

Position: Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC)
Location: Colney Street

Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC)

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function with a range of day-to-day accounting activities, helping ensure financial records are accurate, organised and up to date.

This is a varied role where you will work closely with internal teams and customers, supporting financial processes that keep the business operating smoothly.

The role would suit someone organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with financial systems in a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing monthly collections and supporting the process of chasing outstanding invoices

Processing card payments over the phone and allocating payments to customer accounts

Completing end-of-day finance processing tasks

Coordinating the credit note approval process

Accurate financial data entry and maintenance of accounting records

Supporting month-end and year-end financial activities

Liaising with customers and internal departments regarding payment queries

Maintaining organised records in line with company procedures

Supporting ad-hoc operational purchasing tasks when required

What We’re Looking For

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

Previous experience working in an accounting or finance support role

Strong data entry skills and excellent attention to detail

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Confidence communicating with colleagues and customers regarding finance queries

Familiarity with accounts payable procedures or general ledger processes

Comfort using accounting systems and Microsoft Office

Experience with in a financial services or product-based environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Experience using Business Central would be advantageous.

Hours, Location & Working Arrangement

Full-time, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30 - Office-based role

Location:

Victor Way, Radlett Road, Colney Street, St Albans, AL2 2FL

Contract:

12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary & Benefits

£28,000 – £29,500 per year

Additional benefits include:

Free parking

20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Christmas shutdown

Pension scheme

Free on-site canteen with breakfast and snacks

Team lunch provided every Monday

Stable opportunity within an established and growing UK manufacturer

Opportunity to develop accounting experience in a collaborative finance team

If you are looking for an Accounts Assistant role where you can develop your finance career while contributing to a successful and innovative business, this could be an excellent opportunity.

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