Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant/ Progressive Role/ Varied Duties/ Excellent Benefits/ Free On Site Parking / 1 Day WFH

Forge Talent have partnered with a large, multi-entity manufacturing business to support with a newly created role in their Central Finance Team.

This is an ideal opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who is looking to fulfil a varied and rewarding role that will provide exposure to multiple processes in an evolving business environment.

You will play a crucial role in supporting group financial operations. Previous Accounts Payable and bank reconciliations is essential. Payroll exposure is highly advantageous.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Matching and processing supplier invoices
• Investigation and resolution of any invoice matching issues
• Recording of payment proposals, and onwards payment processing.
• Processing payments in Barclays Banking platform
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers via telephone and email to update on payment dates and held invoices.
• Supplier statement reconciliations, requesting copy invoices as required.
• Collating and processing of confidential payroll information.
• Updating and checking of payroll spreadsheets and sending to the external payroll team.
• Posting of payroll journal entries.
• Supporting with month end accounting
• Providing cover for the accounts receivable team as required.
• Maintain organised records of financial transactions and documentation for audit purposes
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements as required
• Assist with cash flow forecasting files and reporting
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to offer support as required.

Accounts Assistant Required Experience:

• Previous experience (2+ years) in a similar Accounts Assistant position.
• Previous experience of overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process is essential.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment is highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and task prioritisation skills
• Proficiency with financial software packages (Sage is highly advantageous)
• Intermediate and above Excel skills (V lookups and pivot tables are essential)
• A positive and proactive approach to tasks and duties.
• AAT qualifications or working towards are advantageous.
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

If you are an Accounts Assistant looking for an opportunity to work in a varied capacity as part of a friendly team environment, I m very keen to speak with you. Please call Rosie at Forge Talent for further information.