Accounts Assistant - Orpington, Kent

Accounts Assistant (Part Time)

We are well established Flooring Retail Business, specializing in supply wooden, laminate, vinyl floors and accessories to residential and business customers, as well as providing floor installation and renovation services. We are looking for reliable, organised, task motivated part time Accounts Assistant, who will be keen to learn and growth with the business.

This is a multitask role involved correct and accurate recording transactions in accounting software, various reconciliations, keep consistent and accurate records through all channels of sale and other admin support to smooth operation of the business.

Accounts Assistant Key Performance Indicators :

• The areas below will form the basis of measurements of success in this role
• Timely input of finance documents;
• Accuracy of information entered;
• Good levels of productivity in relation to volume and workload;
• Learn & administer company procedures as well as continuous improvements/best practice.

Accounts Assistant Duties:

• Bank reconciliation
• Credit card reconciliations
• Process supplier invoices
• Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare payments schedule
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Support in Client billings. Ensure client invoices correctly recorded in accounting system.
• Contact clients as part of credit control procedures. Tactfully following up payment requests
• Work closely with sales team to maintain consistency in product prices across all sales channels ( website, eBay, shop).
• Maintain client's and supplier's records and ensure information stored in database are up to date.
• Maintain Fixed Assets Register. Keep administrative files in good order.
• Expense receipts checking & processing in Sage 50. Other ad hoc assignments as arising.

Accounts Assistant Specification:

Essential :

• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent approach to numeracy, following processes and financial procedures within bookkeeping.
• A self starter with the ability to get the job done.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage internal & external stakeholder requirements.
• Attention to details and high level of accuracy.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively.

Desirable :

• Previous accounting experience;
• Sage Line 50 experience.

Accounts Assistant Qualifications :

• AAT level 2 or higher
• Ideally educated to graduate
• A-Levels
• Intermediate Excel skills

Job Type: Part time
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person