Job Description
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about numbers? Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Assistant and contribute to our growing success.
Bailey Partnership is an award winning consultancy practice looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to contribute to our continued growth.
Established in 1971 and operating from 10 offices across the South of England, East Midlands & Manchester, we are a Building Top 150 consultancy offering Architectural, Interior Design, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, and Town Planning services.
Our ethos is based on efficiency, flexibility, accessibility and being passionate about what we do, always striving to build meaningful enduring relationships with our clients and industry partners.
Our ongoing success is built on our relentless pursuit of excellence. Our experience alongside our highly motivated, well trained and professionally qualified staff ensures the very best service.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist with purchase and sales ledgers, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining supplier/customer relationships.
* Assisting with credit control
* Preparing bi-monthly payment runs
* Maintaining internal control documents for the purchase ledger, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and company policies
* Assisting with staff expense processing
* Accounting for purchasing card expenditure
* Ensuring manual filing systems are kept up to date
* Assisting with archive maintenance
* Proactive and willing to take on additional responsibilities, including deputising for colleagues during absences
* Assisting the Accounts Manager with the preparation of month-end accounts
* Other ad hoc accounting duties
Skills and Expertise Required:
* Relevant experience in a previous accounting role.
* Familiarity with accounting software (such as Xero) would be an advantage but training is also provided.
* Outstanding organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Have a flexible, positive approach and be comfortable with a changing to do list
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* Discreet and trustworthy
* Tenacity and good problem solving skills
Benefits:
* Join a dynamic consultancy with excellent progression opportunities
* Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities
* Up to 27 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
* Regular sports & social events - BBQ’s, boat trips, bowling nights!
* Private Healthcare
* Excellent enhanced pension scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance helpline
And much more...!
Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, and we expect all employees to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful to their colleagues. We actively promote equal opportunities, and continuously strive to value our diverse workforce.