Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Aylesbury HP18 (moving to Bicester in 1 year)
• Working Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Department. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong foundation in accounting practices and is proficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Sage 50 Accounts.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Accounts Receivable:

  • Raising sales invoices and entering sales receipts.
  • Conducting daily credit control and reconciling cardnet receipts.
  • Sending monthly customer statements and running credit checks on new customers.
  • Setting up new credit accounts and reviewing customer credit limits.
  • Taking manual card payments from account customers and dealing with customer queries.

• Accounts Payable:

  • Processing invoices in our purchase ordering system and checking imported supplier invoices.
  • Ensuring accurate coding of invoices to the correct nominal code, department, and project.
  • Exporting invoices to our accounting software and reconciling supplier statements.
  • Resolving supplier queries and setting up supplier payments.
  • Maintaining supplier master data and preparing & processing payment runs.

• General Duties:

  • Managing the Accounts inbox and handling both incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
  • Performing bank reconciliations and running various reports.
  • Undertaking ad-hoc tasks as required to support the finance team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (please specify the salary range).
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.