Please Note - We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time
Job Purpose
The Accounts Assistant is responsible for maintaining the organisation's general accounting function including banking, purchase ledger, sales ledger, and petty cash. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Finance, people we work for, and other members of the organisation to ensure that the accounting records are an accurate and true reflection of the organisation's financial affairs. This ensures the smooth running of the organisation's finances which in turn ensure the organisation is able to operate effectively and provide the best support to the people we work for
The main duties of the post holder are:
* Maintaining accurate bank records.
* Maintaining accounts payable function.
* Maintaining accounts receivable function.
* Track and audit petty cash.
* Assist with employee expense reports.
* Liaise with other departments/customers/suppliers.
* Provide cover for the Payroll Co-Ordinator where necessary.
* Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
* Assisting with the annual audit and any other external scrutiny process.
* Perform scanning, filing and general administrative tasks.
* Other accounting duties as required .
* Post all entries from bank statements into accounting software.
* Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
* Process credit and debit card payments.
* Prepare and post monthly staff expenses and staff holiday expenses.
* Check staff travel expense claims before forwarding to Payroll.
* Check, verify and process invoices.
* Prepare payments for signature.
* Sort, code and enter accounts payable data.
* Analyse discrepancies and unpaid invoices.
* Maintain supplier vendor files.
* Perform account reconciliations.
* Prepare and submit customer invoices, including local authorities and people we work for.
* Code, post, and receipt payments.
* Prepare, coordinate, and arrange bank and cash deposits.
* Monitor customer accounts for non payment and delayed payment.
* Perform account reconciliations.
* Perform credit control.
Please Note: This job description describes the practical purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.
WORK PATTERN - 37 HOURS, MONDAY TILL FRIDAY
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,592.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AA01