Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Part-time, Maternity Cover 1 Year Contract
• Location: Benfleet
• Salary: £13 per hour to £14 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our friendly team. This part-time maternity cover role offers flexible working hours between 25 to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with actual start and finish times to be discussed at the interview.

• Check invoices posted through our purchase invoice automated system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and seek approval as necessary.
• Post employee expenses and reconcile supplier statements.
• Assist in chasing up supplier queries.
• Support the Accounts Supervisor with preparing weekly GBP and foreign currency payment runs.
• Assist the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with year-end audit file preparation.
• Carry out other ad-hoc duties within the Accounts department as needed.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within an Accounts department in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Accounts packages.
• Essential computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
• Well-organised with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented, professional, and confident personality.