Accounts Assistant
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- England,East Midlands,Nottinghamshire
- full-time
- £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
Location: Office-based in Kirkby in Ashfield
Hours: Flexible over 4 or 5 days or across the week
(8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 30-minute break)
Salary: Up to £30,000
Contract: 3-month fixed-term contract, subject to review every 3 months
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We are seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to provide maternity cover on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team and take responsibility for a wide range of accounting duties, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
*Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts, including journaling to trial balance and analysis of key monthly costs
*Payment Processing: Manage monthly bulk payment cycles and raise ad-hoc payments as required
*Reconciliations: Perform supplier and key customer reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and sales/purchase ledger reconciliations
*Reporting: Input data into group reporting systems and prepare aged debtor reports with detailed bi-weekly email explanations
*Purchase Order Management: Create and process purchase orders, ensuring proper purchase order control, invoice checking, authorisation, and payment approvals
*Petty Cash: Manage petty cash and journal entries
*Communication: Handle incoming calls and resolve general queries regarding purchases, payments, and accounting issues
*Compliance: Maintain internal supplier lists and records, ensuring certificates and questionnaires are up to date
*Stock Control: Prepare and submit stock takes
Ad-Hoc Tasks:
*Filing: Maintain accurate financial records
*Import/Export Administration: Manage documentation and compliance for imports and exports
*Team Support: Provide cover for other team members during holidays
*General Support: Undertake additional duties as required by the Financial Controller
Ideal Candidate:
*Strong experience in a similar accounts-focused role
*Proficient in sales and purchase ledger, reconciliations, and payment processing
*Confident using accounting systems and Excel (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
*Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Hours: Flexible over 4 or 5 days or across the week
(8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 30-minute break)
Salary: Up to £30,000
Contract: 3-month fixed-term contract, subject to review every 3 months
Free parking
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to provide maternity cover on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team and take responsibility for a wide range of accounting duties, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
*Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts, including journaling to trial balance and analysis of key monthly costs
*Payment Processing: Manage monthly bulk payment cycles and raise ad-hoc payments as required
*Reconciliations: Perform supplier and key customer reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and sales/purchase ledger reconciliations
*Reporting: Input data into group reporting systems and prepare aged debtor reports with detailed bi-weekly email explanations
*Purchase Order Management: Create and process purchase orders, ensuring proper purchase order control, invoice checking, authorisation, and payment approvals
*Petty Cash: Manage petty cash and journal entries
*Communication: Handle incoming calls and resolve general queries regarding purchases, payments, and accounting issues
*Compliance: Maintain internal supplier lists and records, ensuring certificates and questionnaires are up to date
*Stock Control: Prepare and submit stock takes
Ad-Hoc Tasks:
*Filing: Maintain accurate financial records
*Import/Export Administration: Manage documentation and compliance for imports and exports
*Team Support: Provide cover for other team members during holidays
*General Support: Undertake additional duties as required by the Financial Controller
Ideal Candidate:
*Strong experience in a similar accounts-focused role
*Proficient in sales and purchase ledger, reconciliations, and payment processing
*Confident using accounting systems and Excel (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
*Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Job number 2185648
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Astute Recruitment
Following redundancy in 2009, Sarah Stevenson and Mary Maguire decided to set up their own bespoke accountancy recruitment business. With nearly 40 ye...