Details:
- Salary: £23,500 - 25,000 - Annum
- Location: Tewkesbury Gloucestershire
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
Accounts Assistant
Tewkesbury -up to £25k doe.
Great opportunity to join a growing business in Tewkesbury who have a vacancy for an Accounts Assistant to join the team. This role could suit someone with a year or so experience looking for an all-round accounting based role. Support and training will be given but a proven desire to work in accounts is essential. AAT would be an advantage.
Purpose of the role
To ensure the financial records and systems of the business are accurately maintained.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assisting the Management Accountant with preparation of the month end accounts.
2. Accurate processing of purchase invoices.
3. Bank reconciliations.
4. Checking the accuracy of the financial data before payments are made.
5. Processing payments for suppliers.
6. Processing of staff expense claims.
7. Take ownership of the purchase ledger and the invoice processing system.
8. Follow up on aged supplier balances.
9. Demonstrate a professional and respectful approach during all interactions whether this be internal or external.
10. To take responsibility for recognition of any personal training needs in discussion with the Finance Manager.
11. Take accountability for any errors including data protection breaches via prompt reporting to the Finance Manager and other Senior Managers as required.
12. To undertake any other task as may be reasonably required by the company.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
Essential
1. Attention to detail
2. Good communication skills, both verbal and written
3. Trustworthy with a high work ethic and able to self-motivate
4. Ability to work using own initiative to resolve problems.
Hours 9-5.30pm with one hour lunch. Office based.
Benefits include: free parking, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4x Death in Service, Cycle to work scheme, Cash plan scheme, Pension- 6% after probation
To apply for this role please forward an up to date CV.
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