Assistant Accountant
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme / Life assurance
Holiday purchase scheme / Referral scheme / Cycle to work scheme
Employee rewards & discount platform (including major retailers & cinemas)
Milestone Infrastructure is the UK's leading highways maintenance provider looking after over 24,000 miles of roads, 280,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities.
The Hampshire Highways finance team are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant with extensive experience in purchase ledger management and with payroll knowledge. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy department and who is able to prioritise and work independently.
As the Assistant Accountant your duties & responsibilities will be:
1. Responsible for the daily running of the Purchase Ledger including:
1. Loading, matching and processing supplier invoices accurately and on time
2. Investigating and reporting of invoice matching variances
3. Allocation of loading and matching invoices to the team administrators’
4. Reporting on the purchase ledger status ensuring performance and processes meet high standards
5. Regular reconciliation of supplier accounts, resolving any discrepancies
2. Complete Payroll including:
1. Accurate input of timesheets
2. Preparing payroll journals
3. Preparing overtime analysis reports
4. Manage the finance inbox
5. Other ad-hoc responsibilities and analysis
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
1. Strong experience within Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Payable.
2. Ability to pick up systems quickly.
3. Strong IT skills including proficiency in Excel.
4. Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
5. Ability to multi-task.
6. Highly organised.
7. Problem solving skills.
8. Excellent attention to detail.
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