NLB Solutions are assisting a business in Hemel Hempstead who are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join their existing team. This is an all-round role covering sales and purchase ledger, credit control, resolving supplier queries and reconciliations. The client is looking for someone that has worked in a finance team previously and a good understanding of accounting, ideally studying towards an Accounting Qualification - AAT, CIMA, or ACCA.
The business offers an excellent working environment with free parking. With an excellent team and a supportive manager who will train and support your development. Working full time in the office, hours are 8am to 5pm.
Duties:
* Produce invoices on a weekly basis.
* Preparing balance sheets.
* Record sales and purchase ledger.
* Resolving queries on invoices, including any credit notes which are due.
* Inputting new accounts on to Xero and amending any change of details for existing customers and suppliers.
* Ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately on a timely basis, in line with company policy.
* Chasing managers to ensure supplier invoices are approved promptly and in line with payment terms.
* Ensuring that supplier statements are reconciled on a regular basis.
* Posting of bank payments and receipts to Xero.
* Creation of statements as required.
* Credit control.
* Providing support on accounting transactions, including posting journals.
Person Spec:
* Previous experience working within an accounts team.
* Studying towards an Accounting Qualification.
* Experience of accounts receivable and payable duties.
* Xero accounting experience is an advantage.
* A team player, but also able to work on their own initiative.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
* Competent user of Excel.