Part Time Accounts Assistant, Up to £30,000 + Benefits (Pro rata as position is working part time i.e. £19,200), 24 hours per week over 3 or 5 days, Office Based, SouthOckendon(Essex), Lovely Company with great culture.
Part Time Accounts Assistant Overview:
The role of the Accounts Assistant position is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all transactions for designated finance area. This part time position will mainly involve bank reconciliation and posting invoices however from time to time you may get involved inaccounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledgers.
Main Duties:
Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases and filing hard copies
Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.
Bank Reconciliations
Maintaining and reconciling the company purchase and sales ledgers
Liaising with third party providers, clients, and suppliers
Recording any inconsistencies and investigating issues
Updating and maintaining procedural documentation
Providing advice and training to budget holders to ensure they fulfil their obligations
Adhocduties as required
Some cashing up from branches which is rotated between the team
Tasks will include:
Accurate processing of all invoices and statements
Accurate processing of all cash takings ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and reconciled
Preparing suggested payment runs using SAGE
Ensuring complete and thorough audit trail is available for all transactions
Responding to auditor queries
Chasing unpaid debt for designated areas
Ensure budget holders understand their financial responsibilities and are supported accordingly
Some cross training with payroll to enhance candidates overall knowledge
Any otheradhocduties as delegated by the Management accountant or Financial Controller
Ideal Background/Experience needed:
IT literate, with excellent excel skills due to large volumes of data
Previous experience of working as a Accounts Assistant (with good exposure to invoicing and bank reconciliations would be a strong advantage to the role)
AATqualifiedor at least 1 years study of AAT an advatange to the role
Strong communication and excellent customer service skills
Strong leadership skills
Commercial
Trustworthy and understanding of confidentiality issues
Professional, tactful and friendly attitude
Excellent team working skills
Commitment to continuing professional development and training
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