Accounts Assistant
other jobs TIME Appointments Ltd
Added before 10 hours
- England,East of England,Essex
- Full Time, Permanent
- £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionTime Appointments are working on behalf of a fantastic, well-established client and specialist in their field, who are looking to welcome an Accounts Assistant to their friendly team based in Clacton-on-Sea.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a range of accounting functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger activities, whilst ensuring the day-to-day finance operations run smoothly and accurately.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:
*Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
*Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
*Matching, coding and processing invoices and dealing with supplier queries
*Raising sales invoices and allocating customer payments
*Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
*Assisting with bank reconciliations and general ledger postings
*Processing payments and supporting credit control activities
*Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
*Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
*Assisting with VAT returns and other routine accounting requirements
*Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team
*Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to ensure financial processes are completed accurately and on time
Skills & Experience Required:
*Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
*Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger processes
*Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
*Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
*Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably Sage 50
*Excellent organisational and time-management skills
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
*Ability to work independently while also being a proactive team player
*A methodical and organised approach to work
*The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
*A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a range of accounting functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger activities, whilst ensuring the day-to-day finance operations run smoothly and accurately.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:
*Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
*Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
*Matching, coding and processing invoices and dealing with supplier queries
*Raising sales invoices and allocating customer payments
*Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
*Assisting with bank reconciliations and general ledger postings
*Processing payments and supporting credit control activities
*Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
*Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
*Assisting with VAT returns and other routine accounting requirements
*Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team
*Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to ensure financial processes are completed accurately and on time
Skills & Experience Required:
*Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
*Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general ledger processes
*Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
*Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
*Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably Sage 50
*Excellent organisational and time-management skills
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
*Ability to work independently while also being a proactive team player
*A methodical and organised approach to work
*The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
*A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
Job number 4182034
The jobs on site are for both men and women