Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC)

  • Orlight
  • Colney Street, Hertfordshire
  • Mar 16, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC)

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function with a range of day-to-day accounting activities, helping ensure financial records are accurate, organised and up to date.

This is a varied role where you will work closely with internal teams and customers, supporting financial processes that keep the business operating smoothly.

The role would suit someone organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with financial systems in a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing monthly collections and supporting the process of chasing outstanding invoices
  • Processing card payments over the phone and allocating payments to customer accounts
  • Completing end-of-day finance processing tasks
  • Coordinating the credit note approval process
  • Accurate financial data entry and maintenance of accounting records
  • Supporting month-end and year-end financial activities
  • Liaising with customers and internal departments regarding payment queries
  • Maintaining organised records in line with company procedures
  • Supporting ad-hoc operational purchasing tasks when required

What We re Looking For

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

  • Previous experience working in an accounting or finance support role
  • Strong data entry skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Confidence communicating with colleagues and customers regarding finance queries
  • Familiarity with accounts payable procedures or general ledger processes
  • Comfort using accounting systems and Microsoft Office

Experience within a financial services or product-based environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Experience using Business Central would be advantageous.

Hours, Location & Working Arrangement

Full-time, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30 - Office-based role

Location: Victor Way, Radlett Road, Colney Street, St Albans, AL2 2FL

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary & Benefits

£28,000 £29,500 per year

Additional benefits include:

  • Free parking
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Pension scheme
  • Free on-site canteen with breakfast and snacks
  • Team lunch provided every Monday
  • Stable opportunity within an established and growing UK manufacturer
  • Opportunity to develop accounting experience in a collaborative finance team

If you are looking for an Accounts Assistant role where you can develop your finance career while contributing to a successful and innovative business, this could be an excellent opportunity.

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