Accounts Assistant

• Location: Southend on Sea
• Job Type: Full-time (No hybrid)
• Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience

We are looking for a diligent Finance Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to managing receivables and payables, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations within the company.

• Log into banking platforms daily to check balances and cash receipts.
• Prepare for weekly wage payments and ensure readiness for debiting.
• Reconcile receivables finance accounts monthly and liaise with the finance team.
• Post all cash transactions to the accounting system promptly.
• Manage sales ledger by matching invoices, posting to the accounting system, and sending invoices to customers.
• Maintain accurate records by filing documents and reconciling statements.
• Set up new customer accounts, ensuring accurate registration details.
• Work with various payment systems and self-billing customers to ensure invoices are processed correctly.
• Handle purchase ledger tasks, including updating purchase orders, matching delivery notes with invoices, and reconciling supplier statements.
• Manage wage-related tasks, including recording holidays and sickness, calculating pay variations, and processing weekly payroll.
• Prepare and send monthly cash receipts reports and statements of accounts to customers.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including invoice and credit note verification, and preparing accruals.
• Order stationery and manage inventory, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

• Experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably SAGE.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and related software is an advantage.

If you have the required skillset, please apply today!