Accounts Assistant
* Location: Colchester
* Job Type: Full-time, 3-6 month temporary contract
* Salary: Competitive
We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join our client's growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing finance queries, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and supporting month and year-end accounting processes. This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
Day to Day of the role:
* Manage the Finance email inbox, addressing queries and requests efficiently.
* Work within a financial control framework, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payments, and identifying ways to strengthen controls.
* Handle tasks within accounts payable, receivable, and rent accounting.
* Administer customer, supplier, and tenant invoices, purchase orders, direct debits, and reconciliations.
* Assist with month-end and year-end accounts, service charge calculations, and audit preparations.
* Provide guidance and advice to service areas to ensure compliance with financial processes.
* Advise the senior team of any significant discrepancies or failures in financial or control procedures.
* Oversee the job costing process, including timesheets, and ensure accurate dissemination of information to managers.
* Process monthly Company credit card reconciliations and bank account reconciliation as needed.
* Conduct monthly debtors’ reconciliation and ensure recovery of outstanding Company debts.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for performance and auditing purposes.
* Collaborate within the team, support colleagues, and cover for absences as needed.
* Undertake additional duties as required, supporting the business in various tasks.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in processing a high volume of invoices.
* Solid understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles.
* Proficient in data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and accounting packages.
* Good relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
* Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
* Positive attitude with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel between company offices
* GCSEs or equivalent qualifications; AAT qualification is desirable.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
To apply for the Finance Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and how you embody our core values.