Average Accounts Assistant salary in the UK

Based in Redbourn, Hertfordshire, our fast-growing client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This job would suit an all-rounder accounts assistant with previous success in exceeding debt collection targets to be responsible for managing and monitoring accounts receivable to ensure timely payments from customers, maximising cash while minimising bad debts & financial risks. This company is a rapidly growing, multi award winning business with a great track record in an industry that adds significant value to its customers. The company continues to go from strength to strength with ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will offer the successful individual a good career opportunity. The successful individual will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work well under pressure, both independently and within a team environment. They will be able to build relationships and work well with key stakeholders. Duties will include: Ownership of all debtors ledgers for IndirectTarget zero debt > 60 daysManage Credit Control functionDevelop & implement robust credit control procedures across Indirect that minimise bad debt & maximise cashImplement effective communications with Account Managers to resolve issues in a timely mannerEffectively report the debtors position to ManagementCover banking, accounts payable & adhoc finance tasks This is a great opportunity for an experienced, all-rounder accounts assistant who has a track record of exceeding targets in a fast-paced business, to become part of a great business who invest in their people. For more information about this role or any other Accounts Assistant jobs in Redbourn, Hertfordshire please contact me in confidence or visit our website www.mrkassociates.co.uk Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGYHelping you build the career you deserve

Based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, our client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to work hybrid after their first month of training onsite. This job would suit someone with experience in basic accounting principles and month end process, to facilitate the smooth running of accounts receivable and to provide additional support to the rest of the department as necessary including banking and accounts payable. The company continues to go from strength to strength and will offer the successful individual a great role to help with their growth. The successful individual will have good IT and computer literacy skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheet software. They must have good verbal and written communication skills. A high level of accuracy / attention to detail is important for this role. Experience using SAP would be useful, but not essential. Duties will include: Allocation of paymentsResolution of any invoice / credit queriesReview and resolve aged debt on the ledgerCommunication with customersBank reconciliations Daily postings to general ledger from the bank statementProcessing weekly payrollMaster data maintenanceCredit managementJournal postings to SAPPayroll reconciliationNest Pension administrationRaise PO's as necessaryCash book managementCode and post approved invoices For more information about this role or any other Accounts Assistant jobs in Dunstable, Bedfordshire please contact me in confidence or visit our website www.mrkassociates.co.uk Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGYHelping you build the career you deserve

Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, our client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This job would suit someone with experience in a similar role within an SME environment, to be responsible for ensuring that sales receipts are posted and allocated to sales ledger accounts in an efficient and timely manner, and other general accounts receivable duties. The employer is a successful organisation with products sold worldwide which has ridden the Covid pandemic and is returning to strong growth. The successful individual will have strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate at all levels within the organisation. They will have experience of invoice discounting, cash allocations and be confident dealing with large data sets on Excel, so good Excel skills including V-Lookups and pivot tables are essential. Due to the nature of the role, proven experience of working in a busy and at times high pressured environment is essential. Job responsibilities: Posting / allocation of daily cash receiptsResponding to any accounts receivable queries (via email)Processing refunds on online sales platforms as requiredRaising invoices / proforma invoices as requiredTaking credit card paymentsRolling credit checks of high value accounts (every 6 months)Onboarding new customers, including credit checks & setting up on SageOngoing management of credit insurance policy including approving customer credit limits per insuranceDealing with large data sets on ExcelHoliday / absence cover for key elements of invoice / credit controller role This is a great role for an Accounts Assistant looking for a role in an established business with a friendly environment. For more information about this role or any other Accounts Assistant jobs in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website. Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates. MRK Associates - AGY. Helping you build the career you deserve