Overview
Job title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Tewkesbury
Salary:£24,500 - £25,000
Status: Full-time, permanent
Purpose of Role: To ensure the financial records and systems of the business are accurately maintained. Support the Finance Manager and other members of the Finance team to ensure timely processing and documentation of financial records.
Responsibilities
* Assisting the Management Accountant with preparation of the month end accounts.
* Accurate processing of purchase invoices.
* Bank reconciliations.
* Checking the accuracy of the financial data before payments are made.
* Processing payments for suppliers.
* Processing of staff expense claims.
* Take ownership of the purchase ledger and the invoice processing system.
* Follow up on aged supplier balances.
* Demonstrate a professional and respectful approach during all interactions whether this be internal or external.
* To take responsibility for recognition of any personal training needs in discussion with the Finance Manager.
* Take accountability for any errors including data protection breaches via prompt reporting to the Finance Manager and other Senior Managers as required.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working with Microsoft Business Central (desirable)
* Experience of working with Microsoft Excel
Skills & Knowledge
* Good understanding of finance functions and the accounts payable/accounts receivable processes
Attributes
* Attention to detail
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written
* Trustworthy with a high work ethic and able to self-motivate
* Ability to work using own initiative to resolve problems.
Qualifications and Training
* 5 GCSEs A*-C (including Maths)
* Relevant book-keeping qualification (AAT)
Equal Opportunities Statement
HCML is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Department: Finance
Role: Accounts Assistant
Locations: Tewkesbury Office
Remote status: Hybrid
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