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 Pagnell
About 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.