Astute Recruitment are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant available for an immediate start to work with our Ashbourne-based client.
This role is ideal for a capable and reliable individual to join their finance team on a temporary basis for 3 months, with a strong possibility of the role turning permanent for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of the finance function during a busy period.
Key Responsibilities:
* Processing supplier invoices accurately in a time manner for 3 business units within the group
* Reconciling supplier statements
* Preparing payment runs
* Raising sales invoices
* Proactively chasing any outstanding payments and ensuring customer accounts are up to date
* Reconciling the banks daily, investigating discrepancies, ensuring all transaction are accurately recorded
* Supporting the wider finance team with tidying up historic finance data, correcting entries and helping bring the ledger up to date
* Further ad hoc accounts support where required
Candidate Background:
* Previous experience in a similar accounts role
* Good knowledge of both purchase and sales ledger processes
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Able to hit the ground running
* Experience of using Quickbooks (Desirable but not essential)
* A proactive and hands-on approach to work
* Confidence using accounting software and Excel
Hours & Working Pattern:
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
* Onsite parking
* Fully office-based