Accounts Assistant,30,000 to35,000 + Benefits, Monday to Friday Office Based, SouthOckendon(Essex), Lovely Company with great culture.

Accounts Assistant Overview:

The role of the Accounts Assistant position is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all transactions for designated finance area. This will include include accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledgers.

Main Duties:

Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases and filing hard copies
Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.
Bank Reconciliations
Maintaining and reconciling the company purchase and sales ledgers
Liaising with third party providers, clients, and suppliers
Recording any inconsistencies and investigating issues
Updating and maintaining procedural documentation
Providing advice and training to budget holders to ensure they fulfil their obligations
Adhocduties as required
Some cashing up from branches which is rotated between the team

Tasks will include:

Accurate processing of all invoices and statements
Accurate processing of all cash takings ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and reconciled
Preparing suggested payment runs using SAGE
Ensuring complete and thorough audit trail is available for all transactions
Responding to auditor queries
Chasing unpaid debt for designated areas
Ensure budget holders understand their financial responsibilities and are supported accordingly
Some cross training with payroll to enhance candidates overall knowledge
Any otheradhocduties as delegated by the Management accountant or Financial Controller

Ideal Background/Experience needed:

IT literate, with excellent excel skills due to large volumes of data
Previous experience of working as a Accounts Assistant (with management accounts exposure would be a strong advantage to the role)
AATqualficedor at least 1 years study of AAT
Strong communication and excellent customer service skills
Strong leadership skills
Commercial
Trustworthy and understanding of confidentiality issues
Professional, tactful and friendly attitude
Excellent team working skills
Commitment to continuing professional development and training