Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
WE Talent are working with a successful family run business based in a village on the outskirts of Colchester who are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their team.
The company is expanding and looking for someone to join their experienced finance team on a permanent basis. They boast modern premises and a friendly atmosphere within their open plan office.
You will be rewarded with
- 20 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
- Pension (auto-enrolment after 3 months)
- Free Parking
- Discretionary yearly bonus
- 35 hours per week
- Free fruit and snacks in the office
Responsibilities
- Assisting Sales ledger with producing daily, weekly and monthly invoices
- Reconciling the cash account
- Dealing with client queries
- Raising credit notes
- Processing the month end list
- Assisting Credit control with the credit application forms and checking credit worthiness from top service
- Processing direct debit forms
- Setting customers up on the online portal
- Issuing chase letters
- Running end of day reports
- Reconcile multiple company bank accounts
- Process and post credit card statement
- Processing invoices Managing invoice queries
Requirements
- Previous Accounts Assistant experience (Essential)
- Experience working with Sage Line 50 (desirable)
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Able to work across multiple accounts
- Experience working within a team
If you are looking for a local Accounts Assistant opportunity where you are able to work within a friendly team and modern office - apply now!
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across WE Talent's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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