Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Langley Slough

Location: Office-based (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm)

Skills and Experience

• Experience in an accounts, finance, or administrative support role
• Essential: Proven experience using SAGE 200
• Strong working knowledge of invoicing and order processing
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Confident using spreadsheets and accounting/business systems
• Strong communication skills, particularly when following up on outstanding documents or payments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Professional, reliable, and able to handle confidential information appropriately

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our Chief Operating Officer (COO). This role provides essential day-to-day financial and administrative support to ensure smooth business operations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate invoicing and pricing records, following up on outstanding proformas, reviewing orders, and producing reports to support commercial and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Update and maintain invoices

Prepare, update, and process invoices accurately, ensuring all billing information is complete, current, and recorded in line with company procedures.

Chase outstanding proformas

Follow up with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding pending proforma invoices to ensure timely confirmation, payment, and progression of orders.

Change and maintain sales pricing

Update sales pricing within internal systems as directed, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear communication of any changes.

Review customer and supplier orders

Check incoming and outgoing orders for accuracy, correct pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation prior to processing.

Prepare and review financial and operational reports

Assist in compiling regular reports for the COO, including sales data, invoicing, order status, pricing updates, and other key business metrics.

Support account reconciliation and record accuracy

Help maintain accurate financial records by reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and assisting with reconciliations as required.

Provide administrative support to the COO

Deliver ad hoc finance and administrative support, ensuring information is well-organised, deadlines are met, and records are kept up to date.

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