Accounts Assistant
Location: Aylesford (Office-based)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)
Salary: £28 - 30kpa + Benefits
Dog-friendly office!
Are you an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant looking to join a dynamic and supportive team? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company based in Aylesford, seeking a proactive individual to support their finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily processing of purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders
- Preparing weekly and ad-hoc supplier payment runs
- Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
- Daily cashbook processing for multiple bank accounts (including foreign currency)
- Petty cash reconciliation
- Processing customer card payments and matching to invoices
- Preparing monthly direct debit collection letters
- Raising sales ledger invoices for retail account customers
- Reconciling daily store takings with till reports
- Assisting with the annual audit
- Supporting finance process improvements and business projects
- Providing cover for the Financial Controller and general accounting duties during leave
What We're Looking For:
- AAT qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong communication and numerical skills
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and transactional finance
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Proactive and eager to learn new skills
What's in It for You?
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Join a forward-thinking company passionate about quality and customer service
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Supportive, people-focused culture that values growth and development
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Competitive salary and benefits package including:
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22 days holiday (rising to 25)
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Pension scheme
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Health discounts/cashback
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Free onsite parking
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And yes – dogs are welcome in the office!
Ready to Apply? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this fantastic role.
Please note: If you're not a fan of dogs or have allergies, this may not be the right environment for you.