We are working with a small financial services organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant for an initial three-month assignment to cover long term sick. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity combining purchase and sales ledger work, reconciliations and month-end support with direct contact with members and financial advisers. It would suit someone who enjoys getting the detail right, resolving queries and keeping day-to-day finance running smoothly.
The Role
Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, match invoices and reconcile supplier and customer statements.
Post journals, reconcile bank accounts and support month-end reconciliations and reporting.
Manage direct debit collections, process commission and fee payments, and maintain accurate member and adviser accounts.
Respond to queries about payments, investments and withdrawals, including calculating investment values using internal systems and Excel.
About You
You will bring proven purchase and sales ledger experience, good reconciliation skills and a confident working knowledge of Excel. Accurate and organised, you will be comfortable managing your workload, investigating discrepancies and dealing professionally with member queries.
Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or a similar accounting system, would be an advantage.
You must be available on short notice
Salary description
£15.00 - £18.00 per hour