Accounts Assistant
6 days ago
Position: Accounts Assistant UK
Reports to: Company Accountant UK
Salary: Competitive
Discretionary Bonus up to 10% (On Average) paid 4 times per year (Feb/Mar/Jul/Oct)
Fitness Membership Up to £60 per month
Pension Up to 5% matched
Probationary Period 3 months
Eyecare Vouchers
4 x Death In Service
Employee Benefits Assistance
25 days & 8BH (Increase by 1 day every 2 years)
About the Role
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our client, bringing essential support to their finance department and contributing to the financial stability of the business. This role involves maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices, organising supplier payments, and providing cover for the Credit Controller as needed. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Processing
- Process invoices and credit notes with accuracy.
- Match invoices/credit notes with purchase orders to verify accuracy.
- Organise timely and cost-effective supplier payments.
- Reconcile supplier statements and handle discrepancies.
- Process monthly company credit card statements and employee expenses.
- Verify expense claims and maintain documentation.
- Issue credit notes for returns, pricing adjustments, and other adjustments.
- Conduct daily bank reconciliations for all UK accounts.
- Manage intercompany balances, ensuring timely payments.
- Build strong supplier relationships with regular remittances.
- Assist with Sales Ledger functions and provide credit control support.
- Perform statistical analysis on credit notes for business insights.
Bookkeeping & Management Information
- Update the Fixed Asset Register.
- Maintain monthly P11D transaction updates.
- Assist with data collection for year-end audits.
- Prepare monthly VAT returns.
- Promptly address queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Investigate and report financial discrepancies.
Person Specification
- 3 years of experience in a similar Accounts role.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and office practices.
- AAT or similar qualification preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with accounting systems; familiarity with Microsoft Navision is advantageous.
- Analytical skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction.
- Ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities.
- Highly organized with multitasking abilities.
- Proven attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and driven.
Additional Requirements
Flexibility to occasionally work beyond regular business hours as needed.
If you're ready to be a part of a forward-thinking team and contribute to a dynamic work environment, apply today
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