Accounts Assistant

Sky Personnel; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a permanent role in Aylesbury. The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 3 or equivalent, 3+ years experience in finance, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £27,000 to £30,000 per annum, a 37.5 hour work week, potential for hybrid work, and various benefits including staff discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Staff discounts on products

Contributions towards accounting courses

Free health care after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good level of computer literacy, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post invoices to purchase ledger.
• Process sales invoices to sales ledger and reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist the Finance Manager with the month-end process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Proactive attitude

Time management

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our local client on a permanent basis. This company distributes luxury products across the UK and Europe (France) with the UK network distribution running from Aylesbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well known and well established brand with 100 years of trading history.

As an Accounts Assistant, the purpose of your role is to support the Finance Department, Team and Manager. Working within a small team you will be assisting with Day - Day finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post invoices to purchase ledger - coding from automative system
• Processing some sales invoices to sales ledger - minimum input - till accounts
• Posting of cashbook entries and reconciliation of bank accounts
• Monthly credit card commission charges and control account reconciliations
• Maintenance of supplier account information and payment information
• Petty cash and expenses
• Assist the Finance Manager with the month end process.
• Highlight areas of control weakness or inefficiencies, and implement the best solution.
• Ensuring all duties are performed to a timely manner.
• Carry out ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Manager.
• Flexibility to take on other tasks within the office when necessary and provide holiday and sickness cover.

Qualifications / Experience & Skills

• Preferable AAT Level 3 study or an equivalent accounting qualification will be acceptable
• Previous experience within a similar role - minimum 3 years
• Experience of using finance packages such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 50
• Good level of computer literacy, particularly with Excel
• Good written and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise
• Ability to think outside of the box
• Ability to drive things forward as well as working as part of a team
• Proactive attitude - constantly looking for efficiencies and ways to implement

The ideal candidate will be personable, organised and a strong communicator.

Salary & Benefits

In return, our client is offering a salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (DOE).

37.5 hours per week, Aylesbury office Location, potential for Hybrid, 2x days per week, once competency has been assessed.

20 days plus bank holidays: Statutory pension contribution scheme. Staff discounts on products. On-site parking. Free Health care after probation. Contribution towards relevant accounting study course.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role, please apply directly through CV library, or through our Sky Personnel website.