We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join an outstanding finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting department by managing various financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in accounting software and data entry, who are eager to contribute to the financial services sector.
Duties:
* Credit Control: Making calls and sending emails to customers ensuring payments are received and correctly allocated.
* Purchase Ledger: Accept stock, process purchase invoices, accurately coding up and resolving any invoice approval issues.
* Sales Ledger: Process returns, issue credit notes, and clear general customer enquiries.
* Purchase Reconciliation: Assist the purchasing department to ensure data is accurate to later reconcile for accounting purposes.
* Expense Management: Monitor and process employee expense claims and ensure they comply with company policy.
* General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining accurate general ledger entries and resolve discrepancies.
* Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within purchase and sales ledgers.
* Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
* Maintain existing spreadsheets to assist with financial planning.
* Deal with supplier queries via phone or email. You will be expected to take other incoming calls and forward any non-accounts payable calls to the necessary department.
* Ad hoc duties supporting the whole accounts function and work as a cohesive Accounts Team.
* General administrative duties to maintain the database.
Experience required:
* Proficiency in accounting software including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar platforms is essential.
* Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general accounting principles, and bookkeeping.
* Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is essential.
Requirements:
* Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Workday, QuickBooks, or PeopleSoft is highly desirable.
* Strong data entry skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
* Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar role within the financial services sector is an advantage.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new processes.
* A relevant qualification in finance or accounting is preferred but not essential.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Accounting
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