£26K/yr to £28K/yr
Southampton, England
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Assistant

Posted by CMA Recruitment Group.

CMA Recruitment Group is working with a multinational company near Chandlers Ford who boast an outstanding reputation as an employer and are a leading brand within their industry sector. They are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their busy Accounts team. The role will report into the Finance Manager and will have an emphasis on purchase ledger. This is a hybrid role that will offer two days working from home.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

  • Lead for the Purchase ledger function for the region;
  • Process a high volume of supplier invoices, including matching to orders;
  • Tracking and matching proof of delivery notes;
  • Carry out regular supplier statement reconciliations;
  • Provide support in compiling payment runs on a monthly basis, ensuring all supplier invoices are uploaded;
  • Policing correct ledger coding and department approvals;
  • Advising on and checking correct VAT treatment for invoices;
  • Dealing with supplier queries over the phone and via email;
  • Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Finance Manager.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

  • Experience in a purchase ledger role in a busy accounts department is essential;
  • Must be organised, diligent, have a good eye for detail and able to work under pressure;
  • Team player with good people skills;
  • Ability to challenge internal business partners (on site and in office) and suppliers where appropriate;
  • Experience of using Microsoft applications especially Excel.

Additional information and benefits:

  • Hybrid working;
  • Contributory pension;
  • Life cover;
  • Bonus.

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