Temp Accounts Assistant

Central Employment is working with a dynamic and fast-growing company seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. Our client company prides itself on delivering exceptional service to its customers and suppliers. 

Job Overview: 

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of customer and supplier accounts. Your responsibilities will include updating account forms, and contact details, setting up auto statements, processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update customer accounts including account forms, and contact details, and set up auto statements, invoices, credit notes, and payment terms.
• Maintain supplier accounts by updating contact details, bank information, payment terms, and rebate values, and ensuring timely payments.
• Conduct reconciliation of supplier accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform weekly PDQ reconciliation to track transactions and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Conduct bank reconciliation to verify and balance financial transactions.
• Administer the purchase ledger by processing invoices, checking statements against ledgers, and posting supplier payments accurately.
• Manage archiving activities, including prioritising documents for scanning, filing, and destruction, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in accounts administration or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.