Our client based in Guildford are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit team.The successful Accountants Assistant will support the smooth running of the accounts function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processes.

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Free Parking

Key Responsibilities:

Accurately input and manage all sales and purchase invoices in the accounting system, ensuring they are coded to the correct accounts and departments.
Process expense claims and reconcile credit card transactions, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
Monitor and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised correctly and issued on time.
Track outstanding payments, follow up with customers regarding overdue accounts, and assist in maintaining an accurate aged debtors report.
Oversee the purchase ledger by processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments.
Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and build strong relationships with suppliers to address any queries.
Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and company credit cards, identifying and investigating discrepancies
Verify employee expense claims to ensure they comply with company policies. Process approved claims in the accounting system, reconcile payments, and handle any queries related to expenses.
Collaborate with the finance team to support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and journal entries.
Contribute to producing financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial data as required to assist in decision-making

Experience and Skills Requirements

Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.