Accounts Assistant
Witham, Essex, United Kingdom
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: EDP Europe Limited / Critical Facilities Solutions Limited
Reports to: Finance Director
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent – Part time positions considered
Overview:
EDP Europe Limited, a leading specialist in data centre infrastructure solutions, is seeking an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, helping ensure accuracy and efficiency across all accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a well-established company that supplies critical equipment and solutions to the data centre industry.
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Location: EDP Europe Limited / Critical Facilities Solutions Limited
Reports to: Finance Director
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent – Part time positions considered
EDP Europe Limited, a leading specialist in data centre infrastructure solutions, is seeking an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, helping ensure accuracy and efficiency across all accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a well-established company that supplies critical equipment and solutions to the data centre industry.
- Process purchase invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims accurately and promptly.
- Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with sales ledger management, including raising customer invoices and allocating payments.
- Support credit control activities, including chasing overdue accounts professionally.
- Daily bank postings, bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cashbook records.
- Process bank payments, including supplier payments, payroll, and ad hoc transactions in line with company authorisation procedures.
- Manage the accounts mailboxes, ensuring all incoming emails are monitored, prioritised, and actioned promptly.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
- Assist with VAT & CIS returns and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Liaise with internal departments including sales, operations, and procurement to ensure smooth financial processes.
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance team as required.
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role.
- Sound understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
- Experience using accounting software such as NetSuite.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong attention to numerical accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Self-motivated and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
- Professional and courteous manner when communicating via email and telephone.
- AAT Level 2–4 (or studying towards qualification).
- Previous experience within the data centre or construction industry environment is advantageous.
- Competitive salary (depending on experience).
- Company pension scheme.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and study support.
- Friendly and supportive working environment within a stable, growing business.
- Onsite parking.
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