Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Permanent and full-time
• Location: Bearsted
• Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum
• Working Arrangements:  Office based

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our client’s friendly team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for finance and events, looking to work closely with a sales team to ensure the financial success of hospitality events.

Role Purpose:

• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure all hospitality events are invoiced accurately and payments are received promptly.
• Maintain precise reconciliations and accuracy in all banking transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Regular liaison with the sales team to confirm contract details for invoicing.
• Invoice and record deposits and stage payments for events, monitoring timely receipt of payments.
• Invoice additional event charges where applicable and ensure full settlement prior to events.
• Raise final invoices post-event, including re-charges, and ensure debts are settled within 14 days.
• Record financials accurately on Guestline.
• Produce Monthly Accommodation Reports for the Accountant.
• Perform bank reconciliation for main trading accounts.
• Bank all payments received promptly, maintaining detailed records.
• Balance intercompany accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Post payments and receipts into the cash book.
• Handle month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain e-shop records and allocate payments correctly.
• Assist with sales ledger invoicing and ad hoc accounts projects as directed.
• Contribute to day-to-day administration, including record keeping, note taking, and filing.

Core Accountabilities:

• Excellent organisational, communication, and team-building skills.
• Precise invoicing and debtor balance management for hospitality functions.
• Accurate record-keeping with strict adherence to deadlines.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in an accounts role.
• Understanding of double-entry accounting.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• A strong team player with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension with up to 8% match.
• Discounted food and employee discounts.
• Complimentary tickets to events.
• Free on-site parking.
• Health & wellbeing programme, including free flu jabs.
• Life insurance and private medical insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave and sick pay.

If you have a solid background in a similar role, are adept at thinking on your feet, and are seeking a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply online immediately!