Accounts Assistant

Our client based in Guildford are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit team.The successful Accountants Assistant will support the smooth running of the accounts function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processes.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Free Parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately input and manage all sales and purchase invoices in the accounting system, ensuring they are coded to the correct accounts and departments.
• Process expense claims and reconcile credit card transactions, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised correctly and issued on time.
• Track outstanding payments, follow up with customers regarding overdue accounts, and assist in maintaining an accurate aged debtors report.
• Oversee the purchase ledger by processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and build strong relationships with suppliers to address any queries.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and company credit cards, identifying and investigating discrepancies
• Verify employee expense claims to ensure they comply with company policies. Process approved claims in the accounting system, reconcile payments, and handle any queries related to expenses.
• Collaborate with the finance team to support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and journal entries.
• Contribute to producing financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial data as required to assist in decision-making.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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