Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

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• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
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• Location: High Wycombe
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• Job Type: Full-time, Office-based (08:30 - 16:30)
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We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team. This standalone position requires strong initiative and the ability to manage day-to-day finance operations independently, with support from the Group Finance team when needed.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Accounts Receivable: Manage customer accounts, follow up on outstanding payments, and liaise with the sales team.
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• Accounts Payable: Process invoices, ensure timely payments, and reconcile goods received.
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• Proformas: Set up and maintain proforma invoices within the system.
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• Month-End Processes: Prepare and post journals for accruals, prepayments, and assets, and produce a trading trial balance.
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• Payroll: Minimal involvement—primarily transferring payroll funds to the bank account.
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• Export Support: 75% of business is export-related (sales administration team handles export documentation).
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role, from within a manufacturing environment (ESSENTIAL)
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• Actively studying towards CIMA certification (ESSENTIAL - NOT ACCA)
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• Proficiency with financial software, preferably Oncore and Xero.
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• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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• Strong organisational and time management skills.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Additional Information:

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• This role offers autonomy and requires someone confident working independently.
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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU