Accounts assistant

Your new company
A well-established and growing organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join its friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to take ownership of key transactional finance processes within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Duties will include:

Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Preparing weekly payment runs
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Monitoring and maintaining finance inboxes
Processing employee expenses and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
Reconciling company credit card transactions
Assisting with banking activities and account reconciliations
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc bookkeeping and accounting tasks

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within a Bookkeeping, Accounts Assistant position
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

Permanent opportunity with a stable and established business
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop your finance skills further
Free onsite parking
Office-based role with standard Monday to Friday working hours

What you need to do now

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