Accounts Assistant

Sellick Partnership is currently assisting a growing organisation with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong numerical ability and excellent organisational skills to take ownership of the day to day accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Ledger: Process supplier invoices, match invoices to purchase orders, and manage supplier payments.
• Sales Ledger: Raise sales invoices, allocate receipts, and chase outstanding payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Credit Control: Monitor outstanding debts and follow up with customers to ensure timely payments.
• VAT & Expenses: Assist in VAT return preparation and process staff expenses.
• Payroll Support: Support the finance team with payroll processing as required.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly reports and updating financial records.
• General Administration: Support the team with filing, document management, and answering finance-related queries.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Maz Williams in our Newcastle office for a confidential discussion.Do you know someone who is looking for a new job? Why not recommend them to Sellick Partnership and earn up to £1,000?For every friend or colleague you refer that is placed by us, we will give you £100 worth of vouchers. If you refer more than one candidate to us within a 12 month period we will increase your reward accordingly. T&Cs apply, please see our website for further details.

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