Job Description

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Accounts Assistant - Hybrid, Central Milton Keynes
Robert Half is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a leading service provider based in Central Milton Keynes. This full-time hybrid role involves delivering high-quality finance support across multiple clients.
Role Overview
The Accounts Assistant will handle a variety of accounting duties including purchase invoice processing, payment preparation, reconciliations, and General Ledger posting. You will also assist with month-end tasks such as journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets while following client policies and internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Process purchase invoices and match to purchase orders
Prepare client bank payments for senior review and client release
Assist with bank reconciliations and payment matching
Resolve internal and external queries related to invoices and reconciliations
Post transactions into the General Ledger
Support month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset processes
Liaise with clients professionally, providing effective problem-solving
Manage workload efficiently across multiple deadlines
Train junior team members (e.g., school leavers) in Accounts Payable processes
Skills & Requirements
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C or above
Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes
Confident and professional phone and email communication
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Competent with MS Excel, Word and Outlook
Experience with ERP systems is an advantage
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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