Accounts Assistant

Job Description

Our client based in Rutland is seeking an experienced accounts assistant to join their team on a full-time interim basis (circa 6-months / mainly remote working). You will be responsible for the delivery of an efficient & effective accountancy & financialmanagement service, particularly in relation to accounts payable, accounts receivable & income collection. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Accounts Payable *Ensure accurate / timely processing of the weekly creditor cheque & BACS runs, *VAT, CIS verification & CIS deductions incl. any relevant returns, *Administer & maintain documents in an orderly manner, ensuring they are available for inspection by relevant officers, *Set up / maintain supplier accounts in line with the company policies, *Maintain the status of all creditor statements received, *Provide advice & guidance to officers in respect of completing requisitions / orders and the goods receipting of orders, *Support accounts dept in liaising with Directorates in relation to final accounts preparation for creditors.Accounts Receivable*Assist team leader with day-to-day running of sundry debtors and correct treatment of VAT in relation to debtor invoices, *Set up new customers in line with company requirements, *Provide advice & guidance to officers in raising debtor invoices / credit notes, *Enter debtor invoices / credit notes when required in line with agreed timetables, *Monitor & respond to queries on outstanding debts, undertake recovery action in line with company policies incl. dealing with deceased debtor accounts (probate, grant of application & executor enquiries), *Assist in year-end matters relating to debtors. Income / Cash Management *Administer policies & procedures for the efficient administration of cash collection / income management, *Ensure cash received / payments are promptly recorded & reconciled incl. clearance of suspense accounts & supervise daily banking operations of other teams (i.e. CST) resolving any anomalies, *Provide income reports & provide reporting of council tax, NDR, Allpay & Housing Benefit overpayments to revenues staff. The Right Person *GCSE English & Maths. AAT Lvl 1 preferred, *Demonstrable purchase / sales ledger & credit control experience in a busy accounts dept, *Experience in the preparation of budgets, *Experience working within public sector finance would be an advantage, *Effective communication skills, confident in presenting financial information to senior management, *Attention to detail, proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision, *Excellent planning, organisation & deadline time keeping skills, *Strong IT skills incl. MS Excel & Word to a competent standard. Experience with accounting systems preferred. Package *Appointment Type: Interim (6-months) *Rate: £10.00 - £11.00 per hour (subject to experience)*Hours: Full-Time *Holiday 24 Days + Bank Holidays *Predominantly remote working, but you will be required to spend the first 2-weeks in-house for training, with occasional days working in the office thereafter. It follows that you must be available / able to commute when required. If you - or someone you might know - are interested & think this opportunity may be suitable, APPLY ONLINE NOW or call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting our 5-digit job reference) on +44 (0).By applying to this vacancy, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with Paul Mitchell Associates GDPR & Privacy Policy: https://gdpr-privacy-policy/If you do not consent, please DO NOT apply to this vacancy.