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Accounts Assistant Location: Colchester Job Type: Full-time Salary: £23,795 We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team, providing essential support in the management of the Sales & Purchase Ledger function. The role requires a high degree of accuracy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines. This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule with the need for flexibility around month-end. Day to Day of the role: Ensure sales invoices are raised correctly and on time. Follow up on invoices in query to ensure timely resolution. Issue credit notes as requested. Remove cancelled orders from the system weekly. Maintain the Accounts inbox, dealing with or assigning queries daily. Ensure compliance with financial controls. Assist with daily reconciliation of cash book and bank accounts. Assist with checks and controls over outgoing payments and sales refunds. Enter data for the purchase ledger, including invoice validation, supplier statement reconciliation, and payment scheduling. Process company-wide credit card expenditure, ensuring all receipts are collected. Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records and filing. Assist with hotel bookings for engineers as required. Provide support and cover for other areas within the finance department as needed. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years' experience in an accounts environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Ideally holding or working towards AAT level 2. Knowledge of Access Dimensions (advantageous but not essential). High accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop robust working relationships. Strong team player with a proactive, results-driven approach. Self-motivated with the energy, drive, and passion to innovate and positively challenge. Benefits: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Incremental holiday allowance with length of service. Holiday purchase scheme. Christmas closure. Auto-enrolment pension with salary sacrifice and employer contribution. Group life insurance (Death in Service benefit). Staff benefits portal. Employee Assistance Programme. Free ample onsite parking. To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV to