Accounts Assistant

Description:

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for assisting with various accounting tasks, including data entry, accounts payable, and financial record keeping. The ideal candidate will have experience with accounting software such as PeopleSoft, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or Workday. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development within our financial services company.

Areas of responsibility:

· Processing of accounting transactions on behalf of clients

· Maintaining up to date accounting reconciliations on behalf of clients

Producing regular accounting information to clients.

Duties/ Day to Day:

· Sales ledger – raise & process sales invoices, process receipts and operate an efficient & effective credit control service, as appropriate

· Purchase ledger – verify purchase invoices with orders, reconcile against supplier statements & prepare payment schedules, where applicable

· Bank – Maintain an up to date cash book and reconcile against bank statements on an agreed periodic basis

· Petty Cash – Process a summary of transactions and reconcile on a monthly basis

· Expenses – Process employee claims and arrange re-imbursement

General:

· Allocation of nominal accounts posting reference to all source documents, as appropriate

· Respond to account related queries from client’s customers & suppliers, as appropriate

· Respond promptly to client communications or queries, with support from Account Manager as appropriate

· Maintain up to date files for individual clients

· Maintain monthly analyses of all relevant nominal accounts for financial year-end & corporation tax purposes

· Maintain confidentiality between clients at all times

· Contribute to the development of the firm

· Work hard to maintain and improve your own professional development

Regular:

· Nominal ledger – processing regular and ad hoc journals, including accruals, depreciation, etc., as required, and reconciling all accounts on a monthly basis

Experience:
· Part qualified ACCA or CIMA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience

· Experience of working in a finance / accounts environment

· An aptitude for figures and a good attention to detail

· Capable of meeting strict deadlines

· Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative

· Able to communicate professionally & efficiently with clients and their customers & suppliers

Good IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ideally 2 - 3 years’ accounting system experience

If you meet the qualifications for this position and are interested in joining our dynamic finance team, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application!

BEDFORDINDTEMP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BAFAA