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Recruiter
Bucks and Berks Recruitment
Location
Buckinghamshire
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Working arrangement
3 days from home
First listed by Ontap
21 September 2026
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Job description

Our client is a leading engineering company and due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team.

This is a varied role offering exposure to credit control, month-end activities and payroll support within a collaborative, flexible and truly supportive environment.

Working closely with the Finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and cash is collected effectively.

The role is full time 8.30-5 Monday to Friday with hybrid working (2-3 days working from home) after training and excellent benefits including a tax free bonus of around £1500 per year, 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Key duties will include:

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

Managing a portfolio of customer accounts
Chasing outstanding debt and improving cash collection performance
Issuing statements and monitoring overdue balances
Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts
Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
Conducting credit checks and setting up new customer accounts

Finance & Month-End Support

Supporting month-end procedures and reconciliations
Ensuring finance records are accurate and up to date
Reconciling sales information with regional teams
Assisting with bank reconciliations

Payroll Support

Assisting with payroll administration, expenses and pension processing
Supporting payroll deadlines and maintaining accurate records
Processing payroll-related updates in line with company procedures

Skills/Experience

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Credit Control role
Strong credit control and debt collection experience
Sage 200 experience and good Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and colleagues
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
A flexible and team-focused approach

Benefits

Competitive salary
Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus scheme - last year was £1500 tax free
Family private medical insurance
Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working available following training
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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