Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment are partnering with a dynamic client based in Derby to find an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role will play a crucial part within the finance function with the primary focus on Purchase Ledger responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all Purchase Ledger Queries
• Process invoices, ensuring accuracy by reconciling delivery notes and purchase orders
• Collaborate with suppliers and colleague to resolve queries related to purchase invoices
• Establish and maintain new and existing supplier accounts
• Manage petty cash daily
• Process BACS and cheque payments, as well as business expense returns
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
• Prepare ad hoc analytical reports as required
• Input journal entries into the general ledger
• Handle multi-currency daily cash processing, including bank reconciliations and online banking

Requirements:

• AAT qualified - Desirable but not essential
• Experience in a similar Purchase Ledger role with exposure to bookkeeping
• Good understanding of Excel
• Able to meet consistent deadlines
• Understanding of VAT regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits and hours:

• Salary up to £26,000
• 8:05am - 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday
• 8:05am - 4:05pm, Friday
• Ability to finish at 1:00pm on one Friday per month
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays which will increase to 25 days after 1 year
• Will look at funding studies