946 Accounts Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
The Accounts Receivable Assistant Role will support the accounting and finance team by managing sales ledger activities and ensuring smooth financial operations. This temporary role in the FMCG industry is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to financial tasks.
Client Details
This company is a market leader in their sector with a strong brand name and are a highly sought after organisation to work for. They are currently experiencing a sustained period of growth making it an excellent time to join the business.
Description
The Accounts Receivable Assistant role is initially a temporary assignment which could be extended and will be full time office based in Openshaw. Reporting to the Finance Manager Key responsibilities will include:
- Process and maintain accurate sales ledger records.
- Bank reconciliation
- Prepare and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Assist in month-end and year-end financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data.
- Support the finance team with general administrative tasks.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
Profile
In Order to apply for the role you should:
Have previous experience in a Sales Ledger/Accounts Receivable role
Be able to consider a temporary role initially
Be able to commute full time to Openshaw Office site
Job Offer
- Opportunity to join growing company
- Opportunity for role to be extended
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted 12 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
This role offers an excellent opportunity to support accounting and finance operations by ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable. This permanent position is ideal for individuals with an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining financial accuracy.
Client Details
This organisation is a recognised company with a strong presence in its market. It focuses on delivering reliable and efficient financial processes to support its business operations.
Description
- Process customer payments and allocate them accurately to the correct accounts.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment-related queries.
- Maintain accurate records of cash applications and adjustments.
- Support the month-end close process by preparing necessary reports.
- Assist with audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations.
- Identify and implement process improvements for cash applications.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Profile
A successful candidate:
- A strong understanding of basic accounting principles and cash application processes.
- Proficiency in using financial software
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
- Good communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Permanent role within the accounting and finance department.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted 13 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a renowned organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who is looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This position is being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis for 12 months. They are looking for someone available for an immediate start.
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you'll play an important part in supporting the wider finance function by managing tasks such as raising invoices, allocating payments, and reconciling banking transactions. We are looking for someone with prior exposure to transactional finance and a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Posting daily banking activity into the ledger, preparing reconciliations against statements, and ensuring supporting records are maintained.
- Identifying and following up on missing information or discrepancies, ensuring transactions are accurately processed into the finance system on a timely basis.
- Preparing and processing electronic payments, securing the necessary approvals, and arranging transfers between accounts to ensure sufficient balances.
- Overseeing the systems used to record income received by cash and card, ensuring they are kept accurate and up to date.
- Carrying out periodic cash counts of main and departmental safes, as well as ad-hoc petty cash checks.
- Reviewing and updating process documentation to reflect current practices, at least annually or whenever changes occur.
- Supporting the Senior Accountant with month-end close, reconciliations, and resolving queries.
- Building strong working relationships across the finance team and the wider organisation to maintain a high standard of service.
- Ensuring weekly till income is posted correctly in the finance system, with all relevant documentation collected, filed, and queries with system users or IT resolved as needed.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable or similar transactional finance role.
- Confident use of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Comfortable working in a busy and varied environment.
What's on offer?
Permanent staff can look forward to:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days holiday plus statutory entitlement
- Study support packages
- Enhanced pension scheme
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply below or get in touch with Lawrie Bacon for more details.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted 16 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career?
Want to join a business where your ideas are valued and your development is supported?
Think Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a forward-thinking, multi-site business in Hemel Hempstead who are growing their finance team and looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant .
This isn't just about processing numbers, you'll be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment , gaining exposure across multiple areas of finance, and building a strong platform for your future career.
Why you'll love this role
Hybrid working - split your week between home and their modern Hemel office
Career growth - gain exposure in a multi-site, high-volume business with real progression potential
Supportive culture - be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth finance team who want you to succeed
Variety - every day is different; you'll be hands-on with reconciliations, invoicing, queries, and problem-solving
What we're looking for:
Experience & Skills
1+ years in a finance or accounts role (with some AR exposure)
Confident with reconciliations, invoicing and journals
Comfortable with ERP systems (training given if needed)
Used to working in high-volume or multi-site environments is beneficial
Qualifications
AAT Level 2 or 3 (or currently studying)
Strong Excel skills - formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables
Personal Attributes
Naturally organised with strong attention to detail
Proactive problem-solver who enjoys taking ownership
Confident communicator across teams and departments
Thrives in a busy role with variety and changing priorities
Ready to make your move?
If you're ambitious, eager to develop, and want to work somewhere you can truly add value, this could be the perfect next step in your finance career.
Apply today.
Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted 17 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Assistant - Temporary Contract (Part-Time)
Brighton
3 days per week
Office-based
Immediate Start
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a finance team on a temporary, part-time basis. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a busy department while maintaining work-life balance.
The Role:
- Process and allocate incoming payments
- Raise and issue customer invoices
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve queries
- Support credit control with chasing outstanding payments
- Assist with month-end reporting and ad-hoc finance tasks
About You:
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a finance assistant role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
- Able to commit to 3 days per week in our Brighton office
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted 17 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a renowned organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This position is being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis for 12 months. They are looking for someone available for an immediate start.
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you'll play an important part in supporting the wider finance function by managing tasks such as raising invoices, allocating payments, and reconciling banking transactions. We are looking for someone with prior exposure to transactional finance and a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Posting daily banking activity into the ledger, preparing reconciliations against statements, and ensuring supporting records are maintained.
- Identifying and following up on missing information or discrepancies, ensuring transactions are accurately processed into the finance system on a timely basis.
- Preparing and processing electronic payments, securing the necessary approvals, and arranging transfers between accounts to ensure sufficient balances.
- Overseeing the systems used to record income received by cash and card, ensuring they are kept accurate and up to date.
- Carrying out periodic cash counts of main and departmental safes, as well as ad-hoc petty cash checks.
- Reviewing and updating process documentation to reflect current practices, at least annually or whenever changes occur.
- Supporting the Senior Accountant with month-end close, reconciliations, and resolving queries.
- Building strong working relationships across the finance team and the wider organisation to maintain a high standard of service.
- Ensuring weekly till income is posted correctly in the finance system, with all relevant documentation collected, filed, and queries with system users or IT resolved as needed.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable or similar transactional finance role.
- Confident use of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Comfortable working in a busy and varied environment.
What's on offer?
Permanent staff can look forward to:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days holiday plus statutory entitlement
- Study support packages
- Enhanced pension scheme
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply below or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more details.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a renowned organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This position is being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis for 12 months. They are looking for someone available for an immediate start.
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you'll play an important part in supporting the wider finance function by managing tasks such as raising invoices, allocating payments, and reconciling banking transactions. We are looking for someone with prior exposure to transactional finance and a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Posting daily banking activity into the ledger, preparing reconciliations against statements, and ensuring supporting records are maintained.
- Identifying and following up on missing information or discrepancies, ensuring transactions are accurately processed into the finance system on a timely basis.
- Preparing and processing electronic payments, securing the necessary approvals, and arranging transfers between accounts to ensure sufficient balances.
- Overseeing the systems used to record income received by cash and card, ensuring they are kept accurate and up to date.
- Carrying out periodic cash counts of main and departmental safes, as well as ad-hoc petty cash checks.
- Reviewing and updating process documentation to reflect current practices, at least annually or whenever changes occur.
- Supporting the Senior Accountant with month-end close, reconciliations, and resolving queries.
- Building strong working relationships across the finance team and the wider organisation to maintain a high standard of service.
- Ensuring weekly till income is posted correctly in the finance system, with all relevant documentation collected, filed, and queries with system users or IT resolved as needed.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable or similar transactional finance role.
- Confident use of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Comfortable working in a busy and varied environment.
What's on offer?
Permanent staff can look forward to:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days holiday plus statutory entitlement
- Study support packages
- Enhanced pension scheme
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply below or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more details.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Be The First To Know
About the latest Accounts assistant Jobs in United Kingdom !
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a renowned organisation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who is looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This position is being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis for 12 months. They are looking for someone available for an immediate start.
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you'll play an important part in supporting the wider finance function by managing tasks such as raising invoices, allocating payments, and reconciling banking transactions. We are looking for someone with prior exposure to transactional finance and a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Posting daily banking activity into the ledger, preparing reconciliations against statements, and ensuring supporting records are maintained.
- Identifying and following up on missing information or discrepancies, ensuring transactions are accurately processed into the finance system on a timely basis.
- Preparing and processing electronic payments, securing the necessary approvals, and arranging transfers between accounts to ensure sufficient balances.
- Overseeing the systems used to record income received by cash and card, ensuring they are kept accurate and up to date.
- Carrying out periodic cash counts of main and departmental safes, as well as ad-hoc petty cash checks.
- Reviewing and updating process documentation to reflect current practices, at least annually or whenever changes occur.
- Supporting the Senior Accountant with month-end close, reconciliations, and resolving queries.
- Building strong working relationships across the finance team and the wider organisation to maintain a high standard of service.
- Ensuring weekly till income is posted correctly in the finance system, with all relevant documentation collected, filed, and queries with system users or IT resolved as needed.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable or similar transactional finance role.
- Confident use of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Comfortable working in a busy and varied environment.
What's on offer?
Permanent staff can look forward to:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days holiday plus statutory entitlement
- Study support packages
- Enhanced pension scheme
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply below or get in touch with Lawrie Bacon for more details.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
The Accounts Receivable Assistant Role will support the accounting and finance team by managing sales ledger activities and ensuring smooth financial operations. This temporary role in the FMCG industry is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to financial tasks.
Client Details
This company is a market leader in their sector with a strong brand name and are a highly sought after organisation to work for. They are currently experiencing a sustained period of growth making it an excellent time to join the business.
Description
The Accounts Receivable Assistant role is initially a temporary assignment which could be extended and will be full time office based in Openshaw. Reporting to the Finance Manager Key responsibilities will include:
- Process and maintain accurate sales ledger records.
- Bank reconciliation
- Prepare and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Assist in month-end and year-end financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data.
- Support the finance team with general administrative tasks.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
Profile
In Order to apply for the role you should:
Have previous experience in a Sales Ledger/Accounts Receivable role
Be able to consider a temporary role initially
Be able to commute full time to Openshaw Office site
Job Offer
- Opportunity to join growing company
- Opportunity for role to be extended
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
This role offers an excellent opportunity to support accounting and finance operations by ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable. This permanent position is ideal for individuals with an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining financial accuracy.
Client Details
This organisation is a recognised company with a strong presence in its market. It focuses on delivering reliable and efficient financial processes to support its business operations.
Description
- Process customer payments and allocate them accurately to the correct accounts.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment-related queries.
- Maintain accurate records of cash applications and adjustments.
- Support the month-end close process by preparing necessary reports.
- Assist with audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations.
- Identify and implement process improvements for cash applications.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Profile
A successful candidate:
- A strong understanding of basic accounting principles and cash application processes.
- Proficiency in using financial software
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
- Good communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Permanent role within the accounting and finance department.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package