Are you seeking a role that requires accuracy, attention to detail and a flair for numbers? We may have the role for you. We are seeking an Accounts Assistant, however no formal qualifications are required. Within this role, you will work as part of a team in a busy environment and assist the accounts team with a variety of tasks. You will need to be detail orientated, have excellent IT skills and be a team player.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Manage the accounts inboxes (email and post)
- Produce weekly payment lists
- Daily reconciliations of all bank deposits, credit card transactions, payroll, etc. and updating internal system with payments received
- Providing monthly payroll information to send to external accountant to process
- Preparing information and helping external accountants with annual audit and year end accounts
- Raise purchase orders/sales invoices
- Processing of supplier invoices
- Perform monthly reconciliations of all accounts
- Supporting the monitoring of the credit card reconciliation
- Supporting the accounts team with month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliation preparation
- Answering internal and external customer/supplier queries when required
- Provide administrative support to the accounts team
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience of using online accounting software is essential and XERO accounting software is advantageous
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper/accounts assistant, demonstrating a strong grasp of financial principles and regulations
- Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring precise record-keeping and timely financial reporting
- Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is advantageous
- A good knowledge of VAT and the ability to apply VAT rules and regulations
- Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Benefits
- Competitive Salary dependant on qualifications and experience.
- Permanent, full time position
- Ongoing Training
- Pension
- Bonus Scheme
- Accidental death in service
We'd love to talk to you if you fit the above criteria, our newly refurbished offices are just outside Macclesfield and we have a great team environment, and we are on an incredible growth journey. Please get in touch if you'd like to be part of it.