Accounts Assistant
Pertemps Stoke are seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our client’s team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, you will be providing essential support across various finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and credit control. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in financial services and Sage 50 Payroll, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities of this Accounts Assistant role:
* Assist in managing both AP and AR processes, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments, and customer receipts.
* Accurately book in deliveries and allocate them to appropriate projects.
* Reconcile delivery notes with purchase orders and supplier monthly statements.
* Generate sales orders and ensure they are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
* Assist with credit control by monitoring outstanding balances, following up on overdue payments, and managing customer accounts.
* Process and submit payroll and pension reports using Sage 50 Payroll.
* Respond to internal and external inquiries related to financial transactions, providing clear and timely information.
* Analyse and balance petty cash and company credit cards on a regular basis.
Key Skills & Experience for this Accounts Assistant role:
* Proven experience with Sage 50 Payroll software is essential.
* Solid understanding of both AP and AR processes.
* Experience in a financial services environment.
* High level of accuracy in processing financial transactions and reconciling data.
* Ability to analyse financial data, manage credit control, and assist with financial reporting.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers/customers.
* Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and resolving financial issues.
* Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy office environment.
* Competent in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting software.
Details of this Accounts Assistant role:
* Monday to Friday 37.5 hours
* Free onsite parking
* Location: Stoke-on-Trent
* Temporary contract – 12 Months
Please note that Pertemps will only contact applicants who have the relevant experience for the position. If you wish to discuss other opportunities, then please contact the branch
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