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Account Assistant

Reed
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Colchester, Essex CO6 2LB, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Accounts Assistant position offers an annual salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000.
  • This full-time, permanent role is located in Earls Colne, CO6, within a leading training provider in the care sector.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts and be proficient in Xero software.
  • The role involves managing credit control, preparing supplier payments, conducting reconciliations, and handling general queries.
  • Benefits include company events, a pension plan, on-site parking, and no weekend work.
Accounts Assistant
  • Annual Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
  • Location: Earls Colne, CO6
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join our leading training provider in the care sector as an Accounts Assistant. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team, contributing significantly to our accounts department.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Manage credit control and maintain accurate records for both purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices, including posting to the system and matching receipts.
  • Prepare supplier payments and assist the finance director with accounts administration.
  • Conduct daily reconciliations and handle general queries both internally and externally.
  • Filing, accepting inbound and outbound telephone calls, and replying to emails while directing them to relevant departments.
  • Liaise with other departments within the company to ensure smooth operation and communication.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience with Xero software is essential.
  • High level of customer service and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong administrative skills.
  • Professional telephone manner.
  • Ability to drive is necessary due to the rural location of the head office.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts is required.
  • GCSE or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • No weekend work

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company and help change people’s lives. If you are driven, confident, and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV to .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.