Job Description
Accounts Assistant - Burton-on-Trent Salary: £25,000 Full-Time or Part-Time
An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Burton-on-Trent.
This role would suit someone with previous experience working within an accounts office who is confident supporting the day-to-day finance function and managing core accounting tasks. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring financial records are accurate and processes run efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include: * Performing daily bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies * Maintaining the sales ledger including raising invoices and allocating receipts * Assisting with purchase ledger tasks including processing supplier invoices and payments * Supporting credit control activities including chasing outstanding debts and maintaining customer accounts * Assisting with general accounts administration and ad-hoc finance tasks * Ensuring accurate financial record keeping and compliance with internal procedures
The successful candidate will have: * A minimum of two years' experience working within a general accounts office * Proven experience completing bank reconciliations * Hands-on experience managing sales and purchase ledger * Credit control experience * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Good organisational and time management skills * The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Desirable skills include: * Basic knowledge of VAT * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
What's on offer: * Salary of £25,000 (pro rata if part-time) * Company pension after qualifying period * Staff discount scheme * Supportive working environment * Opportunity to further develop accounting skills within a finance team
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