Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: Caterham
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits: 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday with flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Job Purpose

This is a standalone accounts role offering genuine responsibility and autonomy, making it ideal for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys managing the full finance process within a busy SME environment. Reporting directly to senior management and working closely with the company's external accountants, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the accounts function. You'll ensure accurate financial records are maintained, process high volumes of transactions and provide reliable financial information to support the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile high volumes of financial transactions.
• Manage reconciliations across online payment platforms, including PayPal, Stripe, Klarna and similar providers.
• Resolve historic reconciliation issues and investigate discrepancies.
• Chase outstanding payments and accurately allocate incoming funds.
• Prepare accounts to trial balance for the external accountants.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Produce financial reports, sales summaries and management information.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple revenue streams.
• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and financial integrity.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar accounts position.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential).
• Experience managing high-volume transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Previous experience within a construction, trades, engineering, manufacturing, renewables or similar product-based business would be highly advantageous.
• Experience processing invoices for trade customers, wholesalers, installers or merchants would be highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online payment platforms such as PayPal, Stripe, Klarna or similar would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• The ability to work independently and confidently manage your own workload.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business within the renewable energy sector. You'll become an integral part of the team, taking ownership of the accounts function and playing an important role in supporting the company's continued growth.

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