Accounts Assistant

Posted 5 days ago by HAYS

£25,700 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Staffordshire, Stone, United Kingdom, ST150
Job Description
Accounts AssistantBased in StoneHybrid working after probationary periodStarting salary £25,700

Your new role

  • Ensure invoices received are appropriately matched to a purchase order.
  • Work with the purchasing team to address why an invoice has been received without a purchase order.
  • Ensure supplier payments are in line with agreed terms and conditions.
  • Effectively manage disputed invoices with the business to ensure any dispute can be resolved.
  • Manage the accounts payable ledger to ensure there is robustness in all ledger balances.
  • Where an invoice does not have a purchase order, ensure that invoices are appropriately authorised in a timely manner.
  • Resolve invoice queries with suppliers as appropriate.
  • Ensure transactions posted to the bank statement are appropriately allocated within the ledger.
  • Have an effective working relationship with the bank to ensure transactions on the bank statement can be investigated in a timely manner.
  • Ensure cash and cheques paid are banked in a secure and timely manner.
  • Manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure there is robustness in all ledger balances.
  • Ensure cheque payments are appropriately authorised and that the use of a cheque is the most appropriate payment method.
  • Maintain the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Administer the debt collection arrangements in line with the debt collection policy and procedure.
  • Administer the weekly BACS payment run process.
  • Prepare monthly aged creditor and debtor reports with appropriate commentary.
  • Support the year-end close-down process and preparation of year-end audit evidence.
  • Undertake other duties as required.


What you'll need to succeed
  • Previous experience in a varied accounts' role, with the ability to hit the ground running
  • End to end purchase ledger experience
  • Positive, 'can-do' attitude
  • AAT qualified (not essential)
  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Good level of communication skills


What you'll get in return
  • Starting salary of £25,700, rising with service to £29,800
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible/ agile working - to be agreed with line manager
  • 21.5% employer contribution pension scheme
  • Other excellent benefits

What you need to do now

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