Accounts Assistant

CONTRACT Permanent, full-time (35 hours, Monday to Friday) INTERVIEW To be arranged with the candidate directly We have a new post in our busy Accounts Office for a full-time clerk to assist the accounts team with purchase ledger, accounts payable, banking and university card administration. You will ideally have experience of purchase ledger, bank reconciliation and a sound knowledge of double entry bookkeeping (or AAT equivalent). You are Excel proficient with good organisational skills and previous experience in accounts departments. If you have a keen eye for details and accuracy, work well under pressure and thrive in meeting deadlines, we want to hear from you! Duties This is a varied post with duties to include: Processing of purchase ledger invoices and payment runs Liaising with suppliers regarding payment of invoices and distribution of remittance advices Preparation of journals for utilities and college credit cards Reconciliation of petty cash Miscellaneous banking of cash and cheques University card administration Further details about this position can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. Employees' Benefits 25 days plus bank holidays annual entitlement (pro-rata for Part-time position) Extra day's holiday every two years, up to a maximum of 30 days holiday in total Defined contribution pension scheme Meal on duty if available (daily allowance) Uniform Training and development opportunities Medicash health plan (after 3 months of employment) Annual bonus scheme (varies and subject to end of year financial results) Recruitment incentive (1.5% of the starting salary of your referral) Social activities (e.g., end of year celebrations, garden parties, away days, etc.) Long Service Awards (gifts from 10 to 40 years of service)