JR235: Accounts Assistant

Location: Carnforth, Lancashire

Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assisting the Financial Controller with accounting duties
Deal with telephone queries from customers’, supplies and other third parties as required
Processing of all cash and bank receipts
Reconciliation and processing of weekly expenses BACs payment
Posting of accounting journals into our accounting package Sage 200
Allocate receipts on owner management system to sales invoices
Ensure that customer’s balances reconcile to Sage
Ensure suspense account is cleared monthly
Ensure jobs are completed within required timescales or if it cannot be achieved then ensure that is communicated as soon as possible
To undergo specific training as indicated by the Manager as and when required
Take all reasonable steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of all employees, patrons and visitors, by promoting safe working practices
Comply with company policies, rules and procedures at all times
Any other duties as required by your line manager commensurate with your role

Skills and Qualifications:

Effective communication skills
Good Literacy skills, with excellent organisation skills
Good IT Skills including proficiency in Work, Excel, Outlook etc.
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage own workload
Proven experience in Accounts and use of SAGE

Location: Carnforth, Lancashire

Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 Per Annum