Accounts Assistant in Luton - Robert Half

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a specialist sales and construction business with offices in Luton.

The Role

As Accounts Assistant you will be a strong number 2 for the Financial Controller and support all core accounting and financial tasks including transactional processing, month end and commercial support. Day to day duties will consist of:

• Process supplier invoices, match purchase orders, and prepare payments.
• Process storage invoices.
• Maintenance of AP and AR records
• Prepare and send customer invoices and assist with collections.
• Reconcile statements with suppliers and customers.
• Assist with bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Maintain and organise financial documents and files.
• Assist with data entry and updating accounting systems.
• Prepare basic financial reports and summaries as requested.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence related to accounting.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Help improve processes and maintain accurate internal controls.
• Monitor and maintain petty cash where applicable.

Your Profile

You will be an experienced transactional accountant looking for a new challenge within an independent growing business that will support your development. Ideally part Qualified or looking to Qualify the business is keen to have someone push forward in the role while the business grows.

Salary and Benefits

Role of Accounts Assistant is based 5 days a week in Luton but may offer some flexibility after probation and offering a salary of £35-40K + Benefits

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