Accounts Assistant

Location: West Somerton

P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting for Finance Assistant to join their team based in West Somerton on a part-time, permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities:

* Maintaining accurate financial records and databases.
 
* Recording financial transactions in accounting software.
 
* Filing and organising invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.
 
* Update and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and reconciling discrepancies.
 
* Processing supplier invoices.
 
* Preparing and making payments to vendors.
 
* Reconciling supplier statements
 
* Highlight any discrepancies in a timely manner.
 
* Issuing customer invoices.
 
* Monitoring outstanding payments.
 
* Following up on overdue accounts and maintaining customer records.
 
* Assist in the preparation of payroll data, maintaining records, timely payment and resolution of payroll queries.
 
* Assist in the generation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
 
* Assists in reconciling bank statements with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies
 
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with internal or external audits.

Person Specification:

* Good level of Maths and English.
 
* NVQ in accountancy or an accountancy qualification (desirable).
 
* Proven experience in a similar role.
 
* Ability to build positive relationships with customers as required. People and customer focused.
 
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work to meet the needs of the business.
 
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, targets and takes initiative.
 
* Good planning and organisational skills
 
* Good IT skills and proficient in the use of Office applications and company systems
 
* Excellent attention to detail.

Working Hours:

* 30 hours per week
 
* Monday – Friday
 
* Flexibility around school hours available