Accounts Assistant in Well - Robert Half

Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a global business in Wells on the recruitment of a permanent and full time Accounts Assistant to join the team.

Joining a small Finance team, this is a fantastic opportunity for an AAT studier who is keen to progress a career in Finance in a high performing and dynamic team. Our client's culture is supportive and nurturing, fostering collaboration and career progression.

This is a hybrid working position, with our client's head office located in Wells. You will be required in the office 3 days per week, 2 working from home although must be flexible to be fully office based for the first month for the induction period.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Manage the full credit control process: issuing statements, monitoring aged debt, chasing overdue accounts, and allocating payments in the ERP system.
• Maintain strong customer relationships while investigating and resolving invoice disputes in collaboration with sales and customer service teams.
• Assess new customer credit applications, perform credit checks, conduct annual credit reviews, and escalate high risk debts when necessary.
• Support accounting tasks including bank reconciliations, month end activities, and preparation of financial reports and invoices.
• Handle operational finance tasks such as managing the finance mailbox, assisting with audits, and supporting with sales and purchase ledgers.

Your Profile:

• Previous experience working in a similar transactional finance role.
• AAT studier, or keen to start professional studies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well both independently and part of a team.

In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £25-27k plus benefits including study support, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), private health insurance (including dental), generous pension contribution and more.

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