Our client based in Guildford are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit team. The successful Accountants Assistant will support the smooth running of the accounts function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processes.

Benefits:

* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

* Free Parking

Key Responsibilities:

* Accurately input and manage all sales and purchase invoices in the accounting system, ensuring they are coded to the correct accounts and departments.

* Process expense claims and reconcile credit card transactions, resolving any discrepancies promptly.

* Monitor and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised correctly and issued on time.

* Track outstanding payments, follow up with customers regarding overdue accounts, and assist in maintaining an accurate aged debtors report.

* Oversee the purchase ledger by processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments.

* Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and build strong relationships with suppliers to address any queries.

* Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and company credit cards, identifying and investigating discrepancies

* Verify employee expense claims to ensure they comply with company policies. Process approved claims in the accounting system, reconcile payments, and handle any queries related to expenses.

* Collaborate with the finance team to support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and journal entries.

* Contribute to producing financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial data as required to assist in decision-making

Experience and Skills Requirements

* Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and organizational skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted