Role Overview
The Accounts Assistant will support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of accounting processes.This role involves a variety of tasks related to purchase and sales ledgers, payments, reconciliations, and general financial administration.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger Management
Process purchase ledger invoices and check them against purchase orders
Reconcile supplier statements
Assist in preparation of supplier payment runs
Employee Expenses
Process employee expense claims
Assist in preparation of employee payment runs
Intercompany and Freight
Assist in booking intercompany deliveries
Check freight invoices against despatch manifests
Credit Control & Customer Accounts
Perform credit control duties
Liaise with Customer Services regarding orders on hold and amendments
Set up new customer accounts
Take and post customer payments
Banking & Cash Management
Maintain the daily cash book
Perform bank reconciliations
Stock & Month-End
Assist in stock control
Assist in month-end accounts preparation
Team Support
Cover tasks of colleagues during annual leave
Undertake other duties as directed
Skills & Attributes
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At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
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Basic understanding of accounting principles and double entry bookkeeping.
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Familiarity with purchase ledger processes and credit control.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team
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Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
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Effective communication skills
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AAT qualifications would be good but not essential
We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel
