Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: circa £17p/h
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary – 12 months (could go permanent for the right candidate before 12 months is completed)
Sector: Finance & Accounts
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team on a full-time basis for a 12-month temporary contract. Working as part of an established Finance function, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate processing and recording of financial transactions, including purchase invoices, banking, reconciliations and month-end activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant with a strong eye for detail who is looking to join a professional and busy Finance environment.
As the Accounts Assistant your duties will include:
* Reviewing supplier invoices to ensure they meet company requirements and processing procedures
* Checking purchase order numbers are provided where applicable
* Ensuring goods and services have been receipted prior to invoice processing
* Preparing invoices for processing in accordance with company procedures and controls
* Posting and accurately allocating bank transactions within the finance system
* Assisting with the daily management of financial transactions and cash movements
* Completing regular bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies
* Completing routine balance sheet and control account reconciliations
* Investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
* Preparing and posting routine journals, including accruals and prepayments
* Assisting with month-end close activities and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved
* Supporting internal and external audit requests as required
* Maintaining accurate supplier and financial records
* Responding to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
* Assisting with improving finance processes and controls
An ideal candidate for the Accounts Assistant will have:
* Proven recent experience working as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or in a similar finance role
* Good knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
* Proven experience with reconciliations and general ledger postings
* Previous experience working with purchase orders and invoice processing procedures
* Proven experience supporting month-end close processes
* Previous experience using ERP or accounting systems
* Competent Microsoft Excel skills
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments
* AAT qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification
Benefits include:
* 12-month temporary contract (could go permanent for the right candidate)
* Opportunity to join an established Finance team
* Broad exposure to accounts payable, banking, reconciliations and month-end activities
* Opportunity to develop your finance experience within a professional working environment
* 5% retention bonus (annual)
Ideally, you will have previous experience working within an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant position, with a good understanding of accounting principles and previous experience of reconciliations, invoice processing and month-end procedures.
Interviews will take place following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3–5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities