Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will play an essential part in the Finance Team. You will be responsible for assisting with a variety of day-to-day financial operations such as sales and purchase ledgers and basic bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will be very self-motivated, driven and have a keen interest to further their career in accounting with 2/3 years’ experience in a similar role

Benefits

· Competitive basic salary + up to 30% annual bonus (dependent on company performance)

· 25 days of holidays + 8 days Bank Holidays and the opportunity to buy 5 extra days per year

· Cycle to work scheme (worth up to 5% of basic salary)

· Laptop and mobile phone

· Pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

· Purchase ledger invoice processing

· Supplier statement reconciliation

· Supplier payments processing

· Accounts receivable for client funds

· Liaise closely with customer service team to resolve customer account queries

· Administration of client orders and accounts

· Preparation of daily and monthly control reconciliations

· Monitor client accounts/open orders for late payment

· Bank and cash reconciliations

· Support the wider business and finance team as required

· Ad hoc finance work

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Experience with Sage 50 is desirable, but not essential - Relevant experience in a similar role (2 years) - A keen attention to detail - Strong computer skills, including a good knowledge of Excel - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong attention to detail and a highly organised approach. You will be much organised, self-motivated, and will thrive working on a diverse range of tasks. You will quickly develop an in-depth understanding of the wider business operations and key drivers behind the financial performance. Experience: Accounting: 2 years (Preferred).