Accounts Clerk

Our client, based near Skegness, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and determined Accounts Clerk to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be a key component in the smooth running of the business by carrying out the payment functions for the company on a day-to-day basis. They will also be confident in being able to liaise with colleagues and third parties, both in person and by phone. Experience within a similar role is essential for this role. This role will be office-based in Skegness.
Hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:00.
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.
Start Date: 17th February 2025
Person Specification:
• Able to work well under pressure during busy periods.
• Has excellent numeracy skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Has excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Has the ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Willing to actively progress their career by undertaking company training and development programmes when requested.
Duties
• Maintaining office and client ledgers and ensuring that information is sent to the Accounts Case Manager.
• Ensure all accounting rules are fully complied with before information being sent out.
• Ensuring the company’s bank details and payments match up by performing bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling petty cash and bank statements against invoices
• Working with the HR Director and external accountants to process staff salaries on a monthly basis and deal with employee mileage payments in conjunction with HR.
• To maintain internal systems of control, including filing, computerized records and reporting sheets
• Producing daily, weekly and monthly financial reports at the request of senior Directors
• Working with the Finance Director and external accountants to submit quarterly and year-end VAT returns.
• Checking and processing all payment requests in a timely manner and agree payment transfers for authorisation.
• Managing financial obligations to suppliers and other 3rd parties where necessary
• Take client payments either by phone or in person and take payments to the bank when necessary throughout the week.
• Proactively check staff billing for errors and work with staff on accounting procedures when more training is needed.
Requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an account clerk
• Working history that reflects experience and knowledge of accounting procedures
• Proficient with accounting software
• Experience of annual audit and inspection processes
• Have good understanding of accountancy rules and regulations, money laundering regulations and data protection.
• Experience maintaining client and office accounts
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience of MS Office
Desirables
• AAT Accounting Qualification or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of Solicitor’s Accounts Rules
If this is a role for you, please send your CV to Cameron.
Reflect Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973