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An SME business based in Guildford is looking for an Accounts & Admin Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a small team in a varied role within a vibrant working environment. This role will be fully office based, and you will need to be a car driver. This is a brilliant role for a versatile individual who enjoys being part of a team and is available at short notice.
Accounts & Admin Assistant - Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Car parking onsite
- Great working culture
- Pension scheme
Accounts & Admin Assistant - About The Role
In this role you will be working within a small team of 3 and reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be working across multiple areas so will need to be comfortable in a varied role.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office
- Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and professional manner
- Place sales orders and ensure pricing and delivery details are correct
- Raise sales invoices and send monthly statements to customers
- Credit control both by e-mail and telephone
- Post purchase invoices and staff expenses
- Create payment run list for the Accounts Manager to pay
- Manage the filing system and retrieve documents as needed
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff
- Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
The successful Accounts & Admin Assistant will have/be:
- Previous experience in a similar position
- Strong finance acumen
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Able to commute to Guildford on a daily basis
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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