Accounts Assistant

Role: Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger

Location: Waltham Cross

Salary: Up to £30k

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37.5 hours a week – office based

An opportunity has arisen to join the finance team within a successful and well-established company in Waltham Cross. Working with a desirable and prestigious brand, this is an excellent opportunity for any individual who is aspiring to join a leading local business which is still privately owned.

Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for a self-motivated Accounts / Purchase Ledger Assistant with a desire for responsibility and with good work ethic. Previous continuous employment with a single Employer for more than 3 years would be a distinct advantage, together with an AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

To work alongside the accounting team and report to the Group Accountant, the successful candidate’s core duties will include the following, but will evolve and widen as the individual develops in line with  business aspirations and requirements:

• Monitoring and proactively managing the purchasing documentation.
• Timely resolution of invoice queries through communication with suppliers and internal managers.
• Cash Allocation and reporting.
• Providing end of month reports, reconciliation of supplier statements and bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate and timely filing of invoices and associated documents.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers and colleagues.
• Production of daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports.
• Aged debtor and creditor reporting, together with the maintenance of daily financial controls, reporting and compliance.
• Processing a high volume of purchase ledger invoices.
• Identifying, investigating and correcting any anomalies.
• Assisting dealership staff in any other duties that maybe required throughout the financial year, including collating financial information required at short notice.