Accounts Assistant MAT Cover

Accounts Assistant

Think Accountancy & Finance is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of an established business in Chesham. This is a maternity cover role requiring an immediate start. The duration is approximately 9 months.

About the Role

Upon visiting the business, it was evident from the moment of arrival that you will be joining a friendly team. The current Accounts Assistant plays a crucial role, interacting with sales, operations, and management. We need someone who excels at building strong working relationships and managing a varied workload.

The company uses bespoke accountancy software, which is user-friendly and for which full training will be provided. However, experience with cloud-based software is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Processing invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and ensure timely payments
• Maintain files and liaise with vendors, resolving queries
• Maintain client credit control
• Assist with month-end closing
• Assist with stock adjustments
• Liaise with other departments
• General administration tasks

Requirements

• AAT qualification desirable
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Clous based software experience desirable

Additional Information

• Reporting directly to the Financial Controller
• Fully responsible for company invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end assistance
• This is not a progressive role and requires significant experience in bookkeeping or as an Accounts Assistant
• Office-based role: 9am - 5:30pm

About Us

Think Accountancy & Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent agency based in Hemel Hempstead. We operate across the Herts, Beds, and Bucks area, specializing in permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment for roles including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control, and Bookkeepers.

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