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Date Added: Wed 01/01/2025

Accounts Assistant

Newport Pagnell, UK
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Company: PRO STAFF RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, PartTime

Salary: £22,000 per annum

Accounts AssistantPart-Time (30 hours per week) 9 am -3 pmSalary: £22,000 per annumLocation: Newport PagnellAbout the RoleOur client is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting our day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week and be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, focusing on purchase and sales ledger management, bank reconciliations, and the daily use of Sage 50 software.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase Ledger Management:
  • Processing supplier invoices and credit notes.
  • Ensuring invoices are matched with purchase orders and approved for payment.
  • Resolving supplier queries promptly and professionally.
Sales Ledger Management:
  • Generating and sending customer invoices.
  • Monitoring and chasing overdue payments to ensure timely collection.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account records.
Bank Reconciliations:
  • Reconciling bank accounts regularly to ensure the accuracy of records.
  • Investigating and resolving any discrepancies identified during reconciliations.
Sage 50 Software:
  • Entering and maintaining all transactions within Sage 50.
  • Producing relevant reports as required by the finance team.
General Accounts Support:
  • Assisting with month-end processes.
  • Supporting the preparation of financial reports and audits.
  • Undertaking additional administrative tasks to support the finance function.
Skills and experience required 
  • Proven experience in a similar role, preferably as an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator.
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 software is a must.
  • Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in performing bank reconciliations.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional telephone manner.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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