Accounts Assistant

Job Description

Accounts Assistant Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08575Salary: up to £30,000 per annumLocation: GodmanchesterType: PermanentMeyer-Scott have been dealing with this business for some time. They enjoy a low staff turnover due to the culture of the business.The company operates a flexi-time scheme and opportunities to work from home.JOB PURPOSETo provide support to the Finance Team in processing accounting information, specifically the purchase ledger, bank, sales, and fixed asset register. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant.KEY RESULT AREAS & ACTIVITIESMonth End and Other Activities

• Processing, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy of the bank account postings on SUN Systems.
• Cash reporting and forecasting.
• Raise and process sales invoices and credit control.
• Manage and maintain the Fixed Asset Register, recording additions, disposals, and depreciation charges.
• Manage Petty Cash - sterling and other currencies plus ordering and processing of foreign currency advances.
• Administer and assist with all Purchasing department activities when required.
• Updating royalty and licensee information.
• Assistance with internal and external company audits.
• Assistance with the processing of monthly payroll.
• Assist the Finance Department in the achievement of its daily, weekly, monthly, and annual objectives and any other duties within the company as required.
• Propose updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in appropriate areas of work.

VAT Reporting

• Complete VAT returns for all Group companies.

Purchase Ledger

• Process all purchase invoices and employee expense forms in a timely manner, ensuring coding and approval of invoices is in accordance with company compliance and control policies and procedures.
• Prepare and process twice-monthly payment run reports, updating all the payments to the ledger in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements to aged creditor reports within the accounting system and resolve any issues.
• Maintain the purchase ledger database for current suppliers contact details and add new suppliers as required.
• Maintain a purchase ledger filing system that is easily accessible to the Finance team.
• Maintain the archiving records of purchase ledger records.
• Detailed analytical review of the purchase ledger to ensure its reconciliation and accuracy.
• Raise purchase orders as required.
• Administer the central finance email inbox.
• Timely identification and resolution of queries involving phone or written communication with internal team or external suppliers.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller on day-to-day activities, providing assistance with month end reporting and recommendations for areas for improvement.
• Work with the Purchasing Coordinator to understand the role so cover can be provided for absence.
• Liaise with suppliers and budget holders to ensure timely processing of invoices and ensure queries are quickly resolved.
• Provide advice to employees regarding account code and cost centre classifications and with other finance and accounts enquiries.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ideally educated to A level standard but as a minimum to GCSE level with at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English, or NVQ level 2-3 (as appropriate) is required.

• Strong experience working within a Finance department is required, preferably with experience of working in an Accounts Assistant role involving purchase ledger.
• Experience of working in a fast-moving environment such as a hi-tech or R&D organisation would be highly desirable.

• Demonstrable experience of real competency in double entry bookkeeping and accounting principles is required, achieved either by relevant experience or via AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA professional qualification.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular, advanced competency in MS Excel is required.
• A demonstrated knowledge of accounting software is required, with previous experience of SUN Systems being desirable.

Hours: Please note - this is a full-time role. However, our client will still consider thosewho would be interested in working on a part time basis.Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, private health and dental care, life assurance, income protection and pension scheme. In addition, the company operates a flexi-time scheme andopportunities to work from home.

Keyskills :
Accounts Assistant