Department: Finance & Procurement
Location: Pure Offices, Leeds
Compensation: £25,000 - £27,000 / year
Description
About the team
At Vintage Cash Cow, the Finance team plays a vital role in ensuring smooth financial operations across the organisation. As an Accounts Assistant, you will be a key part of this dynamic team, collaborating closely with the Financial Controller to maintain accurate financial records, support various accounting processes, and contribute to the overall financial health of the business.
About the role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the finance department in the management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, and general administrative duties. This role will allow you to work across different accounting functions while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You will also help drive improvements to processes, contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of the finance team.
Getting Started...
1. Learn Vintage Cash Cow's accounting processes and software tools.
2. Get up to speed with Sage 50 and other relevant systems.
3. Begin handling accounts receivable and payable tasks under supervision.
4. Assist with bank reconciliation and general ledger maintenance.
5. Support the team with administrative finance duties such as filing and data entry.
Establishing Your Impact...
1. Take on more responsibility for processing invoices and managing accounts.
2. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve payment discrepancies independently.
3. Assist with journal entries and accruals.
4. Build proficiency in handling day-to-day accounting tasks and demonstrate initiative in improving efficiency.
Driving Excellence...
1. Maintain accurate and timely records in the general ledger.
2. Become a reliable resource within the team, providing ongoing support.
3. Contribute ideas for streamlining processes and improving the department's overall productivity.
4. Continue to grow your accounting knowledge and skills with mentorship from senior team members.
Key Responsibilities
1. Issue and process invoices accurately and on time for accounts receivable.
2. Monitor overdue payments and resolve discrepancies.
3. Reconcile payments with outstanding invoices to ensure proper documentation.
4. Accurately process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies.
5. Manage supplier payments and reconcile supplier statements.
6. Resolve invoice discrepancies or payment issues with suppliers as necessary.
7. Reconcile bank statements accurately and resolve any discrepancies.
8. Maintain up-to-date and accurate general ledger records.
9. Assist with journal entries, accruals, and other necessary entries.
10. Assist with filing, data entry, and other document management tasks within the finance department.
11. Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
1. Proven experience in an accounts assistant role or similar.
2. Strong knowledge of accounting software, Sage 50 is desirable.
3. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
4. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently.
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
6. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and scaling organisation.
Equal Opportunities
At Vintage Cash Cow, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create equitable opportunities for all. Together, we're building a culture that celebrates individuality and champions equity at every level of our organisation.
If you're excited about this role, but don't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might be just what we're looking for now or in the future.
If you need adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, please reach out to us and we will do our best to support you.
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