£28K/yr to £30K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Assistant

Posted by Reed.

  • Location: Thurrock
  • Job Type: Full-time Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (NO HYBRID)
  • Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team, offering a pivotal role in managing purchasing documentation and ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in finance or accounts purchase ledger teams.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Monitor and proactively manage purchasing documentation.
  • Resolve invoice queries in a timely manner through effective communication with suppliers and internal managers.
  • Allocate cash and produce accurate financial reports.
  • Provide end-of-month reports, reconcile supplier statements, and perform bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate and timely filing of invoices and associated documents.
  • Foster good working relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
  • Produce daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports.
  • Report on aged debtors and creditors, maintaining daily financial controls, reporting, and compliance.
  • Process a high volume of purchase ledger invoices and correct any anomalies.
  • Assist dealership staff with various duties throughout the financial year, including collating financial information as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
  • Experience within a finance or accounts purchase ledger team.
  • Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulae.
  • Competent time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • A ‘can-do' approach to problem-solving and eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and efficiently use related technologies.
  • Well-presented with the ability to promote company and brand values.

If this role is of interest, please apply today with your CV.