Accounts Assistant

Reed Accountancy are partnered with a well-established organisation in the recruitment for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on an interim basis. The role is initially 4 months, however, can be extended for the correct candidate.

Day to day of the role:

• Input invoices into the purchase ledger, follow up on returns for credit notes, agree supplier statements, and manage payments to suppliers.
• Enter details from job sheets for customer invoicing, ensure invoices reflect the correct uplift where required, and obtain purchase orders as needed.
• Distribute invoices and certificates efficiently.
• Assist with credit control by chasing payments and distributing statements.
• Perform daily and end-of-month bank reconciliations.
• Handle ad hoc duties including filing and archiving as required.
• Calculate weekly wages from time records, prepare payroll on SAGE, uplift files for payment, and distribute payslips.
• Manage weekly pension contributions, input data monthly, and ensure compliance with all pension requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in handling purchase ledgers, customer invoicing, and credit control.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Familiarity with accounting software, preferably SAGE.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of pension contribution processes and compliance.

This role involves a variety of accounting tasks, including managing the purchase ledger, customer invoicing, credit control, bank reconciliations, and payroll. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

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