Skip to main content

This job has expired

Accounts Assistant

Employer
Teemz Ltd
Location
Aveley, South Ockendon, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Nov 21, 2024
View more categoriesView less categories
Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Accounts Assistant, £30,000 to £35,000 + Benefits, Monday to Friday Office Based, South Ockendon (Essex), Lovely Company with great culture.

Accounts Assistant Overview:

The role of the Accounts Assistant position is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all transactions for designated finance area. This will include include accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledgers.

Main Duties:

* Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases and filing hard copies

* Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.

* Bank Reconciliations

* Maintaining and reconciling the company purchase and sales ledgers

* Liaising with third party providers, clients, and suppliers

* Recording any inconsistencies and investigating issues

* Updating and maintaining procedural documentation

* Providing advice and training to budget holders to ensure they fulfil their obligations

* Adhoc duties as required

* Some cashing up from branches which is rotated between the team

Tasks will include:

* Accurate processing of all invoices and statements

* Accurate processing of all cash takings ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and reconciled

* Preparing suggested payment runs using SAGE

* Ensuring complete and thorough audit trail is available for all transactions

* Responding to auditor queries

* Chasing unpaid debt for designated areas

* Ensure budget holders understand their financial responsibilities and are supported accordingly

* Some cross training with payroll to enhance candidates overall knowledge

* Any other adhoc duties as delegated by the Management accountant or Financial Controller

Ideal Background/Experience needed:

* IT literate, with excellent excel skills due to large volumes of data

* Previous experience of working as a Accounts Assistant (with management accounts exposure would be a strong advantage to the role)

* AAT qualficed or at least 1 years study of AAT

* Strong communication and excellent customer service skills

* Strong leadership skills

* Commercial

* Trustworthy and understanding of confidentiality issues

* Professional, tactful and friendly attitude

* Excellent team working skills

* Commitment to continuing professional development and training

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert