Accounts Assistant (6 months)

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a local employer of choice as an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month contract basis. Based within a stunning location, the Accounts Assistant will work as part of a small team to provide efficient and accurate processing of all documents relating to the Purchase Ledger function in line with agreed deadlines

The successful Accounts Assistant will be office-based, with the option of hybrid working upon completion of the initial training. You will be rewarded be a benefits package which is second to none in the area, including 25 days holidays pro rata plus Bank Holidays; a generous pension scheme; a monthly wellness contribution; discounted gym membership; healthcare cashback plan; dental insurance and more!

Responsibilities will include:-

· Daily processing of invoices on to the system and review of documents to ensure images are correct and the quality is in accordance with HMRC requirements

· Process approximately (Apply online only) purchase invoices per week

· Ensure all non-PO invoices are coded correctly in line with agreed coding guidelines

· Match invoices to electronically raised purchase orders

· Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised either electronically or manually in accordance with the agreed approvals matrix before payment

· Ensure the treatment of VAT is correct to reduce potential adjustments to the VAT return

· Ensure invoices are correctly treated under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

· Reconcile supplier statements to Purchase Ledger system every month

· Deal with suppliers and staff re. purchase order, invoice and payment queries, in a timely and professional manner

· Create new supplier accounts after carrying out all necessary verification checks ensuring the agreed 1-day timescale is adhered to

· Review and follow up debit balances to clear within a 1-month timeframe

Experience required:-

· Extensive experience of working in a busy accounts or finance team

· Professionalism, discretion and confidential at all times

· Attention to detail and dedication to providing quality, error free work

· Efficient and organised in approach

· Proactive in keeping the Supervisor updated at all times and in making them aware of any issues

· Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate good working relationships with colleagues around the business

· Reliable with strong work ethics

· Proficient with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel

· Confident systems user preferably with experience of using various different purchase ledger systems

· Basic bookkeeping knowledge would also be preferable

· A full UK driving licence and your own transport

KEYWORDS: purchase ledger, accounts, finance, invoices, PO numbers, bookkeeping

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy