Job Specification: Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Contract Type: Temporary (initally 3 months) Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week) Pay Rate: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour
Role Overview
We are recruiting for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a keen interest in finance to develop their skills within a fast-paced environment. The role focuses primarily on purchase ledger maintenance and general transactional finance duties.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger Management: Processing supplier invoices, filing, reconciling supplier statements, and handling non-AP vouchers.
Banking & Payments: Creating BACS runs, setting up beneficiaries in the bank system, and processing ad hoc non-AP payments.
Reconciliations: Performing cash book reconciliations, recording daily cleared bank balances, and general account reconciliations.
Month-End Support: Assisting with accurate and timely month-end inputs, raising ad hoc journals, and generating MME reports.
General Administration: Distributing incoming mail, maintaining the franking machine, and supporting the wider team with general duties.
Candidate Profile
Experience: Preferably some prior finance experience or currently studying towards a finance qualification.
Education: Educated to GCSE level (Maths and English are essential).
Skills:
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Attributes: A willingness to learn and grow, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
📣 Ready to Apply?
We’re reviewing CVs for this Accounts Assistant — early applications are encouraged.
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