Average Accounts Assistant salary in Cambridge

This rare opportunity for a well-established and truly niche company based just outside of Cambridge city is seeking an accounts assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will need to be AAT Level 3 as a minimum qualified or similar and confident with Xero accounting software. Ability to work in a stand-alone position using their own initiative and be confident reporting direct to the Directors and Accountants. The nature of the role is such that there will be a requirement to work across a group of companies working on all parts of the accounts, but the following below gives an example of the type of duties the successful candidate would be expected to undertake: Job Responsibilities: • Credit Control • Processing Purchase Ledger invoices and credit cards • Posting sales invoices and reconciling accounts • Reconciling banks • Weekly/Monthly supplier payment runs • Sage Payroll, P11Ds and P60s • CIS returns • Assist auditors / year end accountants Skills and Experience Required: • AAT Level 3 Qualified or similar • Use Xero accounting software • Sage Payroll experience • Great organisational skills • Good at working to tight deadlines • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and listening skills • Strong communication skills

Job Title: Temporary Accounts Payable Administrator (Full-time)Location: Cambridge, UK (3 days per week in office)Duration: 3-6 months (with potential for permanent placement)About the Role:We are seeking a motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join our client's team on a temporary basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing crucial support to the finance department. The successful candidate will support managing the accounts payable function for UK operations.Key Responsibilities:* Setting up new suppliers in our system* Managing accounts payable inboxes* Releasing purchase orders in our ERP system (IFS), ensuring correct cost centres, project codes, and VAT treatment* Processing supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies* Coordinating with operations to confirm receipt of goods before invoicing* Identifying prepayments and allocating costs appropriately* Reviewing open purchase orders monthly* Assisting with the creation and management of purchase orders* Downloading invoices from supplier portals* Reviewing aged creditors and debit balances monthly* Conducting self-reviews and correcting transactions as necessary* Reconciling supplier statements and bank transactions weekly* Performing monthly bank reconciliations* Updating system and process documentation as needed* Supporting the finance team with additional tasks as requiredIdeal Candidate:The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in a small company setting and possess strong teamwork and execution skills. You should be comfortable working independently and efficiently in a high-paced environment. Prior experience with ERP systems and a solid understanding of accounts payable processes are highly desirable.Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Accounts AssistantCambridge city centre (hybrid) £30,000-£35,000 We are working with a Cambridge based, global technology company who are currently looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their existing finance team, on a permanent basis. This role operates in a complex compliance environment and covers all aspects of finance administration, processing, and reporting. The successful candidate will be part of a rotational team, ensuring experience in all areas of processing within Finance. Day-to-day tasks: Management, processing, and payment of employee expense claims, supplier invoices, and partner cost claims.Management and processing of sales invoices and performing bank reconciliations.Ensuring correct VAT treatment for both supplier and sales invoices across multiple VAT jurisdictions.Dealing with employee, supplier, and customer queries as required.Management and processing of the fixed asset register.Identifying and calculating accrued expenses, prepayments, accrued income, and deferred income.Providing support with month-end closure and statutory audit.Reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts and assisting with year-end audit. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong MS-Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.Fluent in English, both verbally and written.Experience within a multi-currency environment is desirable.Acute attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills, including planning and delivery to challenging deadlines.Proactive self-starter with the eagerness to learn and take ownership of projects and processes. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package.Flexible-hybrid working model with a combination of remote and office environments.Study support for an accounting qualification.Opportunities for professional development and process improvement initiatives.Collaborative culture and a strong focus on teamwork and innovation. Please apply now for more information.