Accounts Assistant
- Annual Salary: £28k - £30k (depending on experience)
- Location: Heston/Hounslow
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Office-based)
- Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm
A returning client of ours is looking to hire a Part Qualified Accounts Assistant to join their team. (AAt qualified or ACCA/CIMA PQ)
The role involves a range of accounting tasks, from invoice authorisation to bank reconciliations, and requires someone with excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively. The successful candidate will be part of a global team of experts and will contribute to the smooth and professional service we provide.
Key responsibilities:
- Obtain invoice authorisation and perform supplier and customer statement reconciliations.
- Allocate payments on supplier and customer accounts and send out remittance advices and customer statements.
- Make general ledger entries including accruals and prepayments on SUN Systems.
- Process staff credit card expenses on SAP Concur and produce expense reports.
- Resolve supplier queries via telephone and email efficiently, ensuring all issues are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepare the monthly BACs payment and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
- Manage the fixed assets register and petty cash, as well as prepaid cards.
- Assist with billings and accounts receivable when required.
- Support the external auditor with the company's annual audit.
- Liaise with suppliers to negotiate better terms and pricing.
- Audit Purchase Ledger monthly for cost analysis.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong Book-keeping and double-entry knowledge is essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Ability to learn new programs quickly and work on own initiative.
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organisation.
- Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), SUN Systems, SAP Concur.
- Experience with international suppliers and foreign currency invoices.
- Part Qualified in a relevant field.
- References for the last 5 years and a successful DBS check are required.
Benefits:
- Salary £28-30k depending on experience
- 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, auto enrolment pension scheme ( employee contribution 5%)
- Full-time, permanent position in a dynamic and professional environment.
- Opportunity to work with a global team of experts.
To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV or contact Vinny Basra at the Staines Accountancy office