Full job descriptionAstute 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 £27,000 depending on experience
*8:05am - 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday
*8:05am - 4:05pm, Friday
*Ability to finish at 1:00pm one Friday per month
*20 days holiday plus bank holidays which will increase to 25 days after 1 year