Our client is a leading international company based in Bordon who are looking for a dynamic Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team to help support the needs of the business.

This position is ideal for an individual with experience in a similar role who is looking for a new challenge and to enhance their expertise in accounts and finance.

Accounts Assistant – About The Role

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for providing accounting support to the Finance team for financial and administrative tasks. Your key responsibilities will be:

Managing the Purchase Order system, including assigning numbers to authorised POs and maintaining accurate records.
Processing purchase invoices by matching them with POs where applicable, coding, obtaining approval, and entering them into Sage50.
Handling and inputting employee expense claims.
Preparing and processing BACS payments
Reconciling the petty cash and credit cards
Performing daily bank reconciliation
Supporting various reconciliation tasks.
Assisting in the collection of information for the annual audit.
Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

A positive proactive approach, able to work on own initiative
Previous experience in a similar role
Relevant accounting or finance qualifications would be an advantage.
Highly organised and methodical
Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
Flexible approach
Experience of Sage 50
Proficient in Excel

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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