Job Description

Accounts Assistant - Billings
Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term (with view to go permanent thereafter)
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00)
Salary: 30,000 per annum (pro rata)
Start Date: ASAP
Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Maidenhead, seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Billings Team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance function, where you will be responsible for billing operations related to a portfolio of long-standing, highly valued clients.
The successful candidate will bring a combination of accounts/billing experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities to manage both customer relationships and internal stakeholder interactions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day billing and payment queries from customers
• Calculating and applying charges accurately
• Processing credits, deposits, claims, and payments
• Liaising with third-party credit and direct debit providers
• Supporting bulk billing runs and contributing to year-end billing tasks
• Managing sundry billing requirements and ad hoc tasks
• Driving process improvements across the commercial support function
• Ensuring billing processes remain compliant with internal policies and external standards
• Accurately maintaining financial records and reconciling payments
• Supporting the wider Finance Team where needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in finance or billing administration
• Solid understanding of financial systems and contract-based billing processes
• Intermediate Excel skills (including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic analysis)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage relationships with both internal teams and external clients
• High level of attention to detail, with a proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and productive during high-volume periods
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Teams, and Business Central (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of 30,000 (pro rata for 6-month term)
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you're a confident communicator with billing or finance experience and you're ready to join a collaborative and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your accounting career.
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