Office and Accounts Assistant

A dynamic SME and specialist in their field, based in Alton, is seeking a reliable and capable Office and Accounts Assistant to join their small friendly office. This is a varied position offering a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team, with potential for the role to develop as the company continues to grow.

Job Title Office and Accounts Assistant

Term Permanent

Location Alton

Salary £30k to £35k

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Office and Accounts Assistant - About the role

Reporting to the company director you will be helping to drive efficient back-office operations and financial accuracy. Main responsibilities:

• Issue sales invoices, track payments, and manage credit control.
• Process purchase invoices, match to POs, and maintain ledgers.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash flow.
• Maintain product and cost data within the stock system.
• Resolve financial queries with customers and suppliers.
• Support payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare customer quotations, order confirmations, and invoices.
• Process customer deposits and final payments.
• Manage export documentation and ensure compliance with export procedures.
• Handle incoming calls, direct queries, and assist with general admin tasks.

Office and Accounts Assistant will have

• Strong IT skills
• Excellent organisational and time management.
• Confident working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling contractual and export-related documentation.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to self-learn new software and systems as required.
• Comfortable and able to communicate openly in a face-to-face environment with customers, suppliers and within the team

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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