Job post summary Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year Job Description:
Overview Due to sustained and continuing growth , this energy company have an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Accounts department on a full-time permanent basis. This role is office based, with a hybrid option of home working upon completion of training.
The successful candidate will play a key supporting role within the finance function, working closely with and supporting the Finance Team, to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.
Duties
Sales Ledger Management of assigned customer database; managing aged debt, maintaining accurate customer accounts and improving cash collection performance.
Manage and proactively chase outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms while maintaining strong customer relationships Issue customer statements and follow up overdue balances promptly
Monitor customer accounts and identify overdue or potentially problematic debts
Allocate incoming customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Reconcile preferred supplier agreements at regular intervals
Conduct credit checks and assist with setting up new customer accounts
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records
Support monthly debt review meetings with regional teams and provide relevant account information
Assist with Applications for Payment and Retention processes (training provided if required)
Month-End Finance
Support Provide support to the Finance Team during the month-end process, helping to ensure financial information is accurate, complete and available within required deadlines
Help ensure finance records are complete and accurately maintained ahead of month-end close
Provide general administrative and accounting support to the Finance Team as required during busy month-end periods
Complete month end routines, including reconciling sales with regional administrators and ensuring all timesheets have been entered for the period.
Payroll Support
Provide administrative assistance to the Finance Team with the preparation and processing of payroll, expenses and company pensions, working under the direction of the Payroll Manager
Help process payroll-related changes and information in line with agreed procedures
Support payroll deadlines by ensuring relevant information is complete and submitted on time
General Finance Duties
Provide ad hoc administrative and financial support across the Finance Team as required
Assist with finance queries from internal teams, customers and suppliers
Assist with Purchase Ledger process where required
Assist with bank reconciliation Support the wider Finance Team, during periods of increased workload and staff absence
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in Credit Control, with experience of managing and chasing outstanding customer debt
Experience within a finance or accounts environment, including an understanding of basic financial processes
Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with numerical and financial data
Experience using SAGE 200
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to communicate professionally with customers and colleagues
Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines, particularly during month end and payroll periods
Flexible, self-motivated and willing to support the wider
Finance Team Full Driving License
Desirable Experience of Purchase Ledger
Experience providing payroll administration or payroll support
Experience working with month-end processes and reconciliations
Experience using Eque2 Construct
Qualifications Minimum GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
What We Offer Competitive salary EOT Bonus scheme
Be part of an EOT business
Pension scheme
Family private medical insurance
25 days holiday, plus public holidays
Opportunity for hybrid working following training Ongoing
Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Application question(s): Are you a driver with a car
Experience: Credit Control, - manage & chase outstanding customer debt: 1 year (required)
finance /accts , understanding basic financial processes: 3 years (required)
SAGE 200 or accounts system: 1 year (required)
Word, Excel and Outlook strong: 1 year (required)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: 1 year (required)
Location: Bourne End SL8 (required)