Accounts Assistant in Colchester - Casanovas Recruitment Solutions

Location: Hybrid/Flexible Working Available

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is studying towards an accounting qualification or looking to further develop their finance career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

• Process and accurately code supplier invoices.
• Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure timely payments.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Process payments, transfers and banking transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Monitor funding receipts and escalate delays where required.

• Raise customer invoices and internal recharges.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with debt recovery activities.

• Assist with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of management information and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and strong internal controls.
• Contribute to KPI reporting and finance team objectives.

• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with finance system maintenance and updates.
• Help identify efficiencies across finance operations.

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• AAT Level 3 (or above) completed or currently studying.
• Experience processing high volumes of financial transactions.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience of bank and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity organisation.

Knowledge of finance or ERP systems.

Service-sector experience.

Proactive and self-motivated.

Positive, collaborative team player.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Professional, reliable and adaptable.

Committed to continuous learning and development.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Hybrid/flexible working.

Study support and professional development opportunities.

Exposure to a broad range of finance activities.

Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

If you're looking for a varied Accounts Assistant role where you can develop your skills and make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you.