We are exclusively engaged in supporting a rapidly growing start up based in the heart of Milton Keynes who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their high performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business in what is an exciting time of year on year growth.
Given the dynamic culture ongoing growth within an economically strong sector, this is a fantastic and exciting place to build your career.
You will:
* Manage the purchase ledger including processing invoices.
* Checking invoice against data (currently held in Excel) that amounts agreed are correct.
* Where there are variances liaise with the wider business to establish the reason for any discrepancy.
* Ensure payment processing is completed on time.
* Respond promptly to finance enquiries.
* Provide ad-hoc analysis as required.
* Reconcile accounts on purchase ledger and chase any overpayments.
* Ensure authorisation is in place for invoices.
* Process invoices on Xero accounting software.
* Ensure payments are made on time.
* Reconcile accounts on a regular basis.
* Process monthly payroll for c. 30 salaried employees.
* Investigate and respond to to any queries raised.
* Reconcile payroll to HMRC gateway.
* Post daily payments in Xero.
* Assist with any audit queries regarding transactional processing.
You have:
* An AAT Level 2 or be qualified by experience
* Prior experience working in purchase ledger or accounts assistant role
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills (lookups, pivots, sumifs)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills being able to communicate effectively with non-accountants
* Experience in the healthcare sector (preferred but not essential)
This role is a hybrid role with 4 days per week required in the office.
For more information on this fantastic opportunity within a growing organisation please click to apply contact me at emily.roberts@jss-finance.com for a confidential conversation today!