Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location:?Enfield, EN3

Salary: £20,000 to £25,000 + Benefits

Benefits:

• Yearly bonus

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free On-site parking

Contract Type: Permanent Office Based

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Fridays 8am to 4pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our growing Finance team at our Head Office in Enfield.

This role will primarily support our clients finance department by managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently, and resolving any discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, including our yard, and external suppliers. They will also be interested in having long term career in finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Duties:

• Invoice Processing: Printing invoices, matching them to delivery notes and posting invoices accurately and on time
• Invoice Queries: Communicate with suppliers and the yard team to resolve issues related to purchase order numbers, rates, and quantities
• Delivery Notes: Request signed delivery notes to ensure accurate invoice postings
• Inbox Management: You will need to keep up to date with the inbox ensuring emails are sorted and actioned timely/correctly
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts and investigate any discrepancies with suppliers, collaborating with the yard team, as necessary
• Payment Processing: Process supplier payments in line with company procedures and timelines
• Ad Hoc Support: Assist with additional duties as required, particularly responding to requests from the yard team
• Assisting the Financial Manager: Following up on requests to aid in the statutory accounts
• Supplier Relationships: To maintain and build relationships with our active suppliers

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Qualifications:

• AAT Level 2 or equivalent accounting qualification (desirable)
• Strong foundation in basic accounting principles (essential)
• GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum requirement)