Accounts Assistant

As Accounts Assistant you have responsibility for the day-to-day processing of financial documents to purchase and sales ledgers alongside and bank transactions.

On a daily basis, the role will focus on either the sales or purchase ledger but there is opportunity to get experience of both ledgers.

While the role is primarily focused on the sales and purchase ledgers there is opportunity to broaden finance experience by working in a small team

Purchase Ledger

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Process and code purchase invoices

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Ensure that invoices are paid with terms

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Support the Finance team, helping with billing and processing purchase orders

Sales Ledger

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Process and code sales invoices

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Process Direct Debit payments from customers

The key duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

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Process purchase and sales invoices

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Processing of Direct Debit payments from customers

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Preparing batches of purchase invoices ready for payment

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Receive purchase orders and book into stock

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Contact suppliers to resolve queries and deal with issues such as missing invoices.

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Participate in stock counts.

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Code credit card bill, obtaining backing information from card holders

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Post and pay approved expenses.

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Placing purchase orders and approving and posting work.

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Support the Finance Team in resolving outstanding queries through with the support of the SMT

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Ad hoc work as required by the Finance Director

Aptitudes / Skills / Abilities

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Self-motivated and enthusiastic

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Strong communication skills/written & verbal

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Ability to provide timely and accurate record of works

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Ability to organise and prioritise work

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Ability to work effectively and efficiently alone or as part of a team

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Excellent organisational skills

Qualifications / Knowledge and Experience

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Studying towards professional accountancy qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)

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Xero and associated bolt-on systems

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Autotask or similar IT Management software

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Microsoft Office

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