Accounts Assisitant

Our client is expanding and is looking to add to their finance team, you will be joining a fast-moving, growing organisation. The main aim of this role is to support the Financial Accountant. This role is based in the office 5 days a week. A great opportunity for someone wanting to enhance their accounting knowledge and experience.
Accounts Assistant
The Job
We are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant reporting to the Financial Accountant. The purpose of the role will be to support the Finance team by managing the transactional finance with the sales and purchase ledgers, along with bank reconciliations.
Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger - process invoices including matching to purchase orders and coding to ledger, reconciliation of supplier statements and updating supplier information where necessary.
• Posting and allocating payments/receipts as per daily bank statements and bank reconciliations and ad hoc payments
• Supporting Financial Accountant in daily tasks, including general administration and maintaining organised record keeping of financial information.
• Assist with ad-hoc data entry processes.
• Creating monthly sales invoices
• Support finance teams in annual audit activities
• The above duties are subject to change as the role grows to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Sage200 experience would be advantageous, but training will be provided.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn, understand and use computer-based software.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a small team and able to communicate well with colleagues both face to face and over the telephone.
• Ability to prioritise an organised and methodical approach to work with a strong attention to detail.
• Happy to support a busy office with admin, filing, dealing with incoming mail, answering the telephone and emails.
• AAT level 2 (desirable but not essential) or equivalent experience

Benefits to you

• 20 days holiday (increasing a day per annum on completion of 2 years employment to a maximum of 25 days). Annual leave years entitlement is from 1st January to 31st December.
• Pension Scheme
• Enrolment into the Death in Service Scheme
• Paid breaks twice a day and provide provisions for breakfast and lunch.
• Beverages and fruit at break times
• A modern and comfortable working environment.

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