Accounts Assistant

P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting for Finance Assistant to join their team based in West Somerton on a part-time, permanent basis.
Main Responsibilities:
* Maintaining accurate financial records and databases.
* Recording financial transactions in accounting software.
* Filing and organising invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.
* Update and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and reconciling discrepancies.
* Processing supplier invoices.
* Preparing and making payments to vendors.
* Reconciling supplier statements
* Highlight any discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Issuing customer invoices.
* Monitoring outstanding payments.
* Following up on overdue accounts and maintaining customer records.
* Assist in the preparation of payroll data, maintaining records, timely payment and resolution of payroll queries.
* Assist in the generation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
* Assists in reconciling bank statements with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with internal or external audits.
Person Specification:
* Good level of Maths and English.
* NVQ in accountancy or an accountancy qualification (desirable).
* Proven experience in a similar role.
* Ability to build positive relationships with customers as required. People and customer focused.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work to meet the needs of the business.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, targets and takes initiative.
* Good planning and organisational skills
* Good IT skills and proficient in the use of Office applications and company systems
* Excellent attention to detail.
Working Hours:
* 30 hours per week
* Monday – Friday
* Flexibility around school hours available