Our Client seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. The Accounts Assistant would require strong attention to detail, be hands on and a strong communicator. The Accounts Assistantwould be a part-qualified accountant or graduate with a very relevant degree with theoretical Accounts knowledge. Duties of the Accounts Assistant include: Petty cash reconciliation. Monthly import of invoices Input invoices Enter all payments on Sage and bank spreadsheet. Process trip expenses/staff reimbursement/mileage claims. Load and reconcile Caxton cards. Payment runs- BACS/Manual/FX Manage Aged creditors. Intercompany recharges and reconciliations Manage purchase ledgers. Management accounts- SC Management accounts support. Work with the Financial Controller to ensure timely and accurate month end close of all companies. Reconcile monthly sales figures. Payroll processing. Sigma profitability reports and analysis. Budget setting and monitoring Cashflow management VAT reconciliation/returns Accruals and prepayments journals/ other nominal journals Manage purchase ordering and best value for packing materials. Manage Sage databases and provide Sage training for new users. Manage users and authorisation limits on banking platforms. Implement internal controls, process efficiencies, and develop Finance Manual for internal use. KPI's/ Produce financial reports and provide analysis as required. Assist Financial Controller with year-end requirements. Project work in line with company requirements and ACCA performance objectives Supervise purchase ledger assistant. Assisting Financial Controller Provide holiday/sick cover for credit controller/ purchase ledger assistant. This role is based in the office 5 days per week. Sage experience would be advantageous, and an excellent telephone manner is essential for this role. The Credit Control aspect is something that can be taught - much more important that they have a good knowledge of Accounts and are out going to be able to do Credit Control.