321 Account Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations and ledger management
  
  
• Process invoices, payments, and expenses accurately and efficiently
  
  
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting
  
  
• Work closely with accountants to ensure compliance with financial regulations
  
  
• Assist with VAT returns and other tax-related responsibilities
  
  
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
  
  
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance function
  
  

• Strong experience in bookkeeping and financial administration
  
  
• Proficiency in accounting software (such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks)
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  
  
• AAT qualification (or working towards it) is desirable but not essential
  
  
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Salary: 17,700 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:3015:00 (25 hours/week, excluding Bank Holidays)
**Start and finish times are negotiable, but presence in the office five days a week is required.**
Location: Office-based, Ipswich area
Includes a 30-minute lunch break.


Principal Responsibilities
- Credit Control Ledger Management
- Process supplier and sales invoices
- Record customer payments
- Company Credit Card Administration
- Reconcile expense sheets with statements
- Resolve related queries
- Rebate Processing
- Secure authorisation and process merchant rebates (excluding specific accounts)
- Bank Reconciliation
- Post customer payments from online banking
- General Administrative Support
- Assist with ad hoc duties across the accounts function
- Customer Interaction
- Provide first-line telephone support in collaboration with the Customer Support team

Person Specification
Skills Competencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Professional and friendly telephone manner

Qualifications
- Bookkeeping certification (desirable)
- AAT qualification (desirable)

Experience
- Minimum 2 years in a credit control or accounts role

Systems Knowledge
- Experience with bespoke systems beneficial (training provided)

Personal Attributes
- Calm and composed under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable to business needs
- Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude

Core Values
- Passionate Committed to quality and staff development
- Respectful Promotes sustainability, inclusion, and equality
- Innovative Focused on customer-driven product development
- Dependable Operates with integrity and transparency
- Customer-Centric Builds strong, lasting relationships

Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Salary: 17,700 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:3015:00 (25 hours/week, excluding Bank Holidays)
**Start and finish times are negotiable, but presence in the office five days a week is required.**
Location: Office-based, Ipswich area
Includes a 30-minute lunch break.


Principal Responsibilities
- Credit Control Ledger Management
- Process supplier and sales invoices
- Record customer payments
- Company Credit Card Administration
- Reconcile expense sheets with statements
- Resolve related queries
- Rebate Processing
- Secure authorisation and process merchant rebates (excluding specific accounts)
- Bank Reconciliation
- Post customer payments from online banking
- General Administrative Support
- Assist with ad hoc duties across the accounts function
- Customer Interaction
- Provide first-line telephone support in collaboration with the Customer Support team

Person Specification
Skills Competencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Professional and friendly telephone manner

Qualifications
- Bookkeeping certification (desirable)
- AAT qualification (desirable)

Experience
- Minimum 2 years in a credit control or accounts role

Systems Knowledge
- Experience with bespoke systems beneficial (training provided)

Personal Attributes
- Calm and composed under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable to business needs
- Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude

Core Values
- Passionate Committed to quality and staff development
- Respectful Promotes sustainability, inclusion, and equality
- Innovative Focused on customer-driven product development
- Dependable Operates with integrity and transparency
- Customer-Centric Builds strong, lasting relationships

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Part time - Charity sector | Lambeth | 21 hours per week | Office Based (Tue & Wed essential)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable professional looking to be in a supervisory role within a purpose-driven organisation?

Ashley Kate is working with a well-respected charity on an AP/AR Supervisor role, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and play a key role in supporting their finance operations.

Our client

This is a vibrant and growing charity that delivers life-changing nautical adventures for young people, helping to give them the best possible head start in life. Alongside this, they also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers.

Working closely with staff and volunteers, they have developed a clear vision and strategy to continue driving forward, building on the incredible impact already made on the lives of thousands of young people; while ensuring volunteers receive the full support they deserve as a vital part of their success.

Based in the Lambeth office, this is an office-based role.

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and maintain the charity's financial records, ensuring all receipts, payments, and transactions are accurately managed. The role will also be responsible for carrying out control checks and reconciliations in line with best accounting practice, while leading and supporting the staff within the Finance team.

You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sunsystems

• Run and reconcile Aged Creditors and Debtors Reports, including credit control

• Manage direct debit providers and oversee weekly payment runs

• Reconcile accruals, provisions, prepayments, and deferred income

• Prepare monthly accounting close in collaboration with the Assistant Accountant

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors

• Support system administration and training (Sun, Unifi Apps, Sharperlight)

• Identify and correctly code Fixed Assets, maintaining registers and preparing year-end schedules

• Monitor the finance inbox and ensure timely responses to queries

• Line manage and develop the Finance Officer

• Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller as required

About You
We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in AP/AR

• Previous line management experience

• High attention to detail and excellent numeracy

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Sage or SunSystems

• Prepared for occasional travel

Desirable:

• Proven experience with Sunsystems

• Strong understanding of Fixed Asset Register management and month-end processes

• AAT qualification

What's on Offer

• Full time equivalent salary up to 40,000pa - pro rota for 21 hours - up to 24,000pa.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing to 29 days with service

• Life assurance at three times salary

• Private medical insurance for the employee, with options to add family members via a loan

• Pension scheme:

• Option 1: 5% employee / 10% employer

• Option 2: 3% employee / 5% employer

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to a wellbeing portal

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Part-time position: 21 hours per week, flexible working available. Flexible across 3-5 days, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays essential

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and values-driven environment.

• A role with real impact, contributing to the important work of the charity.

If you are an experienced AP/AR professional seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Omair Ali at Ashley Kate Finance for a confidential discussion.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Part time - Charity sector | Lambeth | 21 hours per week | Office Based (Tue & Wed essential)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable/Receivable professional looking to be in a supervisory role within a purpose-driven organisation?

Ashley Kate is working with a well-respected charity on an AP/AR Supervisor role, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and play a key role in supporting their finance operations.

Our client

This is a vibrant and growing charity that delivers life-changing nautical adventures for young people, helping to give them the best possible head start in life. Alongside this, they also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers.

Working closely with staff and volunteers, they have developed a clear vision and strategy to continue driving forward, building on the incredible impact already made on the lives of thousands of young people; while ensuring volunteers receive the full support they deserve as a vital part of their success.

Based in the Lambeth office, this is an office-based role.

Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and maintain the charity's financial records, ensuring all receipts, payments, and transactions are accurately managed. The role will also be responsible for carrying out control checks and reconciliations in line with best accounting practice, while leading and supporting the staff within the Finance team.

You will be reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sunsystems

• Run and reconcile Aged Creditors and Debtors Reports, including credit control

• Manage direct debit providers and oversee weekly payment runs

• Reconcile accruals, provisions, prepayments, and deferred income

• Prepare monthly accounting close in collaboration with the Assistant Accountant

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors

• Support system administration and training (Sun, Unifi Apps, Sharperlight)

• Identify and correctly code Fixed Assets, maintaining registers and preparing year-end schedules

• Monitor the finance inbox and ensure timely responses to queries

• Line manage and develop the Finance Officer

• Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller as required

About You
We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in AP/AR

• Previous line management experience

• High attention to detail and excellent numeracy

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Sage or SunSystems

• Prepared for occasional travel

Desirable:

• Proven experience with Sunsystems

• Strong understanding of Fixed Asset Register management and month-end processes

• AAT qualification

What's on Offer

• Full time equivalent salary up to 40,000pa - pro rota for 21 hours - up to 24,000pa.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing to 29 days with service

• Life assurance at three times salary

• Private medical insurance for the employee, with options to add family members via a loan

• Pension scheme:

• Option 1: 5% employee / 10% employer

• Option 2: 3% employee / 5% employer

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to a wellbeing portal

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Part-time position: 21 hours per week, flexible working available. Flexible across 3-5 days, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays essential

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and values-driven environment.

• A role with real impact, contributing to the important work of the charity.

If you are an experienced AP/AR professional seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Omair Ali at Ashley Kate Finance for a confidential discussion.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Location: West Drayton (Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday fully on-site)

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for credit control and relationship management? Our client, a global leader in their field, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring accurate allocation of payments, and working closely with both customers and internal teams.

• Take ownership of the UK Accounts Receivable ledger, ensuring debtor days remain within company KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve queries quickly and effectively.
• Allocate cash received accurately across customer accounts.
• Provide regular reporting on outstanding debts, monitoring aged debt reports and escalating where required.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Finance to maintain alignment and clear communication.
• Conduct credit checks and maintain up-to-date customer records.
• Support continuous improvement in credit control processes and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently engage and influence both customers and colleagues.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Play a vital role in ensuring financial stability and growth for a successful global business.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and drive efficiencies.

If you're a proactive, detail-driven finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

ACS are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Specialist . If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Accounts Receivable Specialist submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist . It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Accounts Receivable Specialist role you desire.

I'm currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable role with a successful family business in the Falkirk area.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team, where you'll not only manage the day-to-day AR function but also play a key part in the implementation of a new ERP system.


What you'll be doing:

- Daily bank reconciliations, processing sales invoices & debtor receipts

- Maintaining debtor ledger and managing trade debtors

- Chasing overdue debt and escalating when necessary

- Resolving invoice and customer queries efficiently

- Monitoring the AR mailbox and responding promptly to queries

- Summarising financial data for analysis and reporting deadlines

- Driving improvements across the AR process
- Supporting ERP testing and AR system implementation


What we're looking for:

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

- Confident in Excel and Microsoft Office

- Excellent communication skills, comfortable dealing with customers and colleagues across the business

- Accounts Receivable / Credit Control experience

- Proactive mindset, with an eye for process improvements

What's on offer:

- Competitive salary DOE + discretionary annual bonus

- 33 days annual leave

- 11% employer pension contribution

- Health & well being support (Remote GP, physio, mental health services)

- Employee discounts platform & life assurance cover

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Location: West Drayton (Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday fully on-site)

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for credit control and relationship management? Our client, a global leader in their field, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring accurate allocation of payments, and working closely with both customers and internal teams.

• Take ownership of the UK Accounts Receivable ledger, ensuring debtor days remain within company KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve queries quickly and effectively.
• Allocate cash received accurately across customer accounts.
• Provide regular reporting on outstanding debts, monitoring aged debt reports and escalating where required.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Finance to maintain alignment and clear communication.
• Conduct credit checks and maintain up-to-date customer records.
• Support continuous improvement in credit control processes and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently engage and influence both customers and colleagues.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Play a vital role in ensuring financial stability and growth for a successful global business.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and drive efficiencies.

If you're a proactive, detail-driven finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

ACS are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Specialist . If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Accounts Receivable Specialist submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist . It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Accounts Receivable Specialist with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Accounts Receivable Specialist role you desire.

A well-established group of fashion brands is looking for an energetic and detail-focused Assistant Account Coordinator to join their London team. This is a great opportunity to support the coordination of orders for key retail accounts, working across multiple departments to ensure smooth communication and timely deliveries.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, confident working in a fas.

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