Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Beaconsfield (Office Based)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5.30 PM

Salary: Approximately £30,000

Holidays: 4 weeks plus bank holidays + 3-5 days at Xmas

Benefits: On-site parking available

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the accounts department and managing one part-time staff member. This role involves handling the financial operations for eight companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Handle customer and supplier invoices using Sage 50 Cloud.
• Payments: Manage and process payments efficiently.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Reporting: Generate ad hoc financial reports as required.
• Payroll: Oversee payroll processing using ADP iHCM.

Duties:

• Coding and inputting invoices onto computer
• Preparing invoices for payment
• Statement reconciliation
• Deal with supplier queries
• Inputting Sales invoices onto computer
• Producing monthly reports and statements
• Posting payment and receipts
• Reconciliation of bank accounts
• Posting interest onto deposit accounts
• Posting journals including salary journal
• Checking control accounts are correct and rectifying if needed
• Reconciliation of petty cash for 11 branches
• Posting returns onto Sage

Future Software Transition:

• We plan to transition to Xero Accounting in 2025. Experience with this software package would be advantageous

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role within an accounts department.
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Cloud
• Familiarity with Xero Accounting a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.