Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations including updating excel cashbooks for multiple bank accounts and posting the transaction to accounting software.
• Maintaining petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor and reconcile staff expenses.
• Reconcile weekly income to ensure all system transactions have been recorded accurately and received in full.
• Managing all aspects of the purchase and sales ledger.
• Processing, posting and paying supplier invoices in a timely manner.
• Raising sales invoices and requesting payment within agreed terms.
• Assisting with quarterly VAT return preparation and submission.
• Basic accounting software house-keeping, ensuring all accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with monthly financial reporting and other additional detailed summaries.
• Providing administrative support and assistance to the finance manager as needed.

Requirements

• +3 years Sage 50 accounting software experience is essential.
• AAT qualified.
• Excellent IT skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills.
• Professional manner with clear communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Insurance background would be advantageous.