Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with colleagues across the wider business, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently
• Manage invoice queries, rejections and supplier amendments
• Set up new suppliers and maintain supplier records
• Prepare payment runs and credit transfers
• Produce funding shortfall reports
• Process rates payments and supplier reconciliations
• Respond to supplier queries in a timely manner
• Assist with month-end finance processes
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within an accounting or finance role
• Previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised and capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures and compliance requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £33,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Additional employee benefits package

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