Transactional Accounts Assistant

## Transactional Accounts Assistant Apply:
Wallingford - Oxfordshire - UK:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R54338## ##
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* Job Description:

**** TRANSACATIONAL ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
**** POSITION:
** We are seeking a dedicated professional Transactional Accounts Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the finance team (Pallas UK) in a high growth organisation and will be responsible for participating in the day-to-day processes of the team.

Reporting in to [Credit Control and Transactional Manager] and working for [Pallas UK] you will be responsible for the delivery of accounting information within a high-performance culture. Pallas UK operates in a casual working environment and promotes both team and individual growth.  This role is based in [Wallingford], but Pallas operates across multiple geographical locations and therefore the role may require some travel to UK sites.

To be successful in the role you will also need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non-financial managers and staff at all levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transactional Accounts Assistant to progress and begin a career with the Company.
** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
** This is a multi-faceted role, across multiple Pallas UK companies, where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:
* Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised, and booked into the accounting system.
* Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries.
* Prepare supplier payments for authorisation and subsequent processing.
* Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency).
* Update excel-based reconciliation / support packs.
* Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy.
* Carry out sales invoicing and cash allocation activities (if necessary).
* Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required.
* Create good working relationships with key team members (finance and business).
* Involvement with integration on new business units.
* Undertake adhoc and other finance duties as required.
* Complete accurate and thorough handovers to the management accountants at month end.
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* JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

*** AAT qualification would be advantageous.
* Previous experience in a transactional accounts assistant role would be advantageous.
* Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
* Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel.
* Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage.
** PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
*** Highly organised and methodical.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Solution-focused, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
* Persistent and resilient under pressure.
* Accurate, with high attention to detail.
* Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues.
* Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge.
* Flexible and hardworking approach. Salary will be commensurate with experience and job responsibilities. Vesta Software Group offers excellent benefits. Only candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK need apply.## ##
** Business Unit:
** Pallas Finance## ##
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 37.5## ##
** Number of Openings Available:
** 1## ##
** Worker Type:
** Regular