Assistant Financial Accountant (Ledger Control)
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Kingston Upon Hull
12/18 months practical accounting experience.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Strong Excel.
About the Company
Based in Kingston Upon Hull my client is an established local business with over 25 years of experience and as a result has earned a strong reputation and gained significant market presence. As part of the continued evolution of the local Finance team, the need has arisen to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant.
About the role
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of a small, dedicated finance team, you will support payroll, manage the sales and purchase ledgers, and assist with financial reporting as required.
Rponsibilities
Check and process purchase ledger transactions in a timely and accurate manner to enable the timely production of the monthly management accounts and management information pack.
Matching of supplier invoices to delivery notes for each site checking for discrepancies.
Reconciliation of supplier accounts to ensure the records held are current, correct and check invoice prices to agreed price lists.
Liaise with suppliers on any discrepancies and obtain credits where necessary.
Obtain authorisation on supplier invoices as necessary.
Enter supplier payments onto Sage and match off to invoices.
Create and send remittances to suppliers.
Prepare payment batches for authorisation.
Provide ad hoc and routine information to suppliers, customers and employees.
Ensure regular back up of accounting records.
Assist in the month end preparation by preparing accruals and prepayments.
Candidate Profile:
Numeracy and attention to detail are essential.
Good knowledge of Excel, able to build spreadsheet models as needed.
A responsible and professional approach to the role.
Good interpersonal skills and telephone manner essential.
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