This position seeks a detailed and precise Accounts Assistant who will directly contribute to the success of the business
Client Details
Our client is a leader in their field with an international presence.
Description
- Managing the Purchase Ledger; maintaining the accounts, entering invoices to 123 and Access, resolving queries, taking calls, payment run preparation.
- Processing business expenses and credit card claims, reviewing all submissions and payment run preparation.
- Raise Sales invoices and manage the Sales Ledger: ensure all customer credit lines are processed within agreed timeline, approved in line with policy and regularly maintained.
- Bank Reconciliations: ensure all bank accounts reconciled regularly (currently weekly), including allocation of customer receipts/supplier payments to source documentation and all other matched to approved documentation, ensuring to post any bank fees and adjustments in a timely manner.
- To undertake monthly reviews of all purchase orders raised to ensure that only required purchase orders are still outstanding and that any old or unnecessary purchase orders are cancelled
- To ensure that new supplier and customer requests are set up in a timely manner and compliant to Standard Operating Procedures.
- To assist the team in operating and improving internal controls within the finance function.
- Ensure compliance with Internal Audit controls.
- Produce Ageing reports on Debtors and Creditors; chase aged debtors, review accounts, tidy, reconciling statements.
Profile
The successful applicant should:
- Be studying towards a professional accounting qualification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with accounting software, such as Sage or QuickBooks.
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work effectively in a team and communicate financial information clearly.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work to deadlines.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary.