Overview
Accounts Assistant, Up to £30,000 + Benefits, Office Based, South Ockendon (Essex).
Accounts Assistant Overview
The role of the Accounts Assistant position is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all transactions for the designated finance area. This position will mainly involve bank reconciliation and posting invoices; from time to time you may be involved in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledgers.
Main Duties
* Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (Sage 200) 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
* Ad hoc duties as required
Tasks
* Accurate processing of all invoices and statements
* Accurate processing of all cash takings ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and reconciled
* 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 overall knowledge
* Any other ad-hoc duties as delegated by the Management Accountant or Financial Director
Ideal Background/Experience
* IT literate, with excellent Excel skills due to large volumes of data
* Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant with exposure to invoicing and bank reconciliations; invoicing and intercompany posting would be an advantage
* AAT qualified or at least 1 year of AAT study an advantage
* Strong communication and excellent customer service skills
* Commercially minded
* Trustworthy and confidentiality aware
* Professional, tactful and friendly attitude
* Excellent teamwork skills
* Commitment to continuing professional development and training
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing
Industries
* Retail and Retail Pharmacies
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