Accounts Assistant

Posted 9 April by Pertemps Northampton
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Our client based in Northamptonshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant with a minimum of 3 years accounting experience to join their friendly, dynamic team.

This is a full-time permanent office-based role, Monday - Friday, (core office hours) with free on-site parking.

Benefits include: Life Insurance and Company Pension.

Although training will be provided to assist you in your role, proven experience as an Accounts Assistant will be required.

Position Overview

You will need to have the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, work independently as well as part of a team and be able to have overall responsibility to manage the maintenance of the company books including but not limiting to payments, cash receipts, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and be compliant with VAT, PAYE, CIS and C&E.

Skills and Requirements

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills are required.
  • Proficient in Sage software.
  • Sales ledger management to include ensuring that all invoices are correctly posted, sending out monthly statements, and credit management.
  • Daily Management of the office.
  • Management of creditors ledger and subcontractor’s ledger to include purchase invoice processing, creditors reconciliations, and payments to suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Bank reconciliations.
  • Credit cards and expenses.
  • Credit Control (Debt Management)
  • Management of import and export declarations.
  • Handling Petty cash.
  • Provision of holiday cover to other members of the office.
  • Additional Accounts Assistant tasks when required.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and skillset, please apply today.

Required skills

  • Debt Management
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Principles of Finance
  • Maintaining Strong Client Relationships
  • Reporting Systems
  • Sage Accounts
  • Attention to detail

Reference: 51966559

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