Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Location: Bournemouth Salary: £28,000 DOE Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm Tru Talent is delighted to be working with a well-established waste management client who is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to support the Finance Director and wider finance team. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities are completed accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant: Processing customer and supplier invoices accurately and on time Maintaining purchase ledger and sales ledger records Collecting monthly direct debit payments Allocating customer payments and reconciling customer accounts Preparing and processing supplier payment runs Carrying out credit control duties, including chasing outstanding payments Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation Entering financial data into internal accounting systems Managing the finance department mailbox and handling incoming post Responding to customer and supplier enquiries via telephone and email Liaising with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve account queries Providing general administrative support to the Finance Director and finance team Assisting colleagues across the business when required Needed for the role of Accounts Assistant: Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills Good organisational and time management abilities Confident communication skills, both written and verbal Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software Ability to work independently and as part of a team A proactive, flexible and customer-focused approach Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion Click 'Apply Now' to take the next step in your career. INDTTT