Accounts Assistant

An opportunity for an Accounts Assistant has become available in Cambridge with a leading utility contractor.
This is a temporary / contract role and the appointed candidate will be able to hit the ground running in assisting with accounting duties using Sage 200 for payroll administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Timesheets and Expenses
Assist employees with timesheet queries.
Check expenses and receipts to ensure they’re accurately recorded and the supporting documentation is
adequate i.e., VAT invoice where applicable.
Ensure that expenses comply with HMRC legislation and raise any queries with the Financial Controller in a
timely manner.
Monitor mileage and expenses claim forms.
Purchase Ledger
Recording suppliers’ invoices.
Assigning invoices to purchase orders on ZTA.
Reconciling supplier’s statements.
Processing payments to suppliers.
Raising purchase orders on ZTA for assets.
Issuing and recording CAPEX forms.
Credit cards – same as expenses claims form processes.
Sales Ledger
Receiving and processing customer sales orders.
Raising invoices.
Assisting managers with invoicing requests.
Credit control.
Banking
Banking of cheques where required.
Recording bank transactions.
Reconciliation of bank statements.
Role Description
Payroll
Processing weekly payroll.
Reconciling weekly payroll with timesheet database payment record. Processing monthly payroll. Processing pension contributions and payments.
Processing NI and PAYE payment.
Additional Administration
Assist the Financial Controller and Head of Finance with any other duties where required.
Management of the finance, suppliers and payroll email accounts, taking action as required.
Maintaining ICOS and assets spreadsheets.
Managing some control accounts.
Note: The responsibilities of this role will normally include all duties described in this role description; however,
additional or different duties may be required from time to time.
It is the responsibility of all employees to complete their work in a safe manner and in line with company policies,
procedures, and values.
Person Profile
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
AAT level 2 and above.
Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
Attention to detail and the ability to identify data patterns.
Good organisational skills.
Excellent time management ability.
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer (internal and external) service approach.
Good communication (verbal and written).
Ability to respond to unforeseen events and act promptly.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Analysis and Problem Solving
Identification of errors.