Senior Accounts Assistant

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant - £34,000 per annum plus annual bonus up to 10% of annual salary

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm fully office based - Waltham Abbey

Exciting opportunity to join a well established telecommunication organisation based in Waltham Abbey working as a Senior Accounts Assistant within the FinanceDepartment. Great opportunity to contribute to the wider team with the opportunity to further develop and grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to take on a varied role within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Posting sales invoices and credit notes
• Posting purchase invoices
• Processing and managing overhead invoices
• Setting up new customers and suppliers (upon authorisation)
• Running D&B checks as required
• Raising ad hoc monthly sales invoices
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations
• Processing authorised repayments (within agreed limits)
• Monitoring and managing the accounts inbox, resolving queries beyond standard accounts' assistant duties
• Assisting with month-end processes, including first draft reporting
• Supporting Accounts Assistants as required
• Assisting with audit sampling ad related documentation

Skills and Experience Essential

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts or Senior Accounts Assistant role
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
• Experience with bank reconciliations and month-end procedures

Document Classification: Confidential

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Personal Attributes

• Excellent attention to details and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• Confident communicator, able to manage internal and external queries

What we can offer you

• A varied and responsible role within a growing business
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for development as the business expands

This job specification may evolve in line with business growth and operational requirements.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

UK

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£30,000 Per Month

Published at

21-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English