Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Caddington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business based in Luton seeks an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial record management, requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and be ready to join immediately.

Benefits

33 days holidays (inclusive of BH)

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Competent bookkeeping skills essential.
• Experience in a finance environment required.
• Knowledge of audit protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing cash book transactions via excel sheets and Pegasus Opera.
• Entering financial information including monthly payroll.
• Reconcile cashbook entries with bank statements monthly.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

Formal Accounts Qualification

Tools

Pegasus Opera

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a family run business made up of subsidiary companies with the Head Office based in Luton.

They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to cover a years fixed term maternity contract.

Salary: £32,000- £40,000 DOE

Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm Mon to Fri

Location: Office based, Luton, LU3 2RZ

Duration: 12 months FTC

Benefits

33 days holidays (inclusive of BH)

Free on-site parking on a first come first served basis

Uniform provided

About the Role

As an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for purchase ledger and payroll, reporting into the Group Financial Controller. The responsibilities include:

• Processing cash book transactions via excel sheets and Pegasus Opera software
• Entering financial information using Pegasus Opera software including monthly payroll
• Processing weekly BACS payments
• Processing credit card statements & business expenses
• Checking supplier statements and requesting missing invoices
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Provide holiday cover as and when required
• Coding and posting invoices once approved
• Processing cheques requests
• Reconciling the cashbook entries with the bank statement monthly
• Ad hoc day-to-day transactions

About You

The Accounts Assistant needs to be discreet, well presented, highly motivated, possess excellent organisational and communication skills, be willing to work within a fast-paced environment and within a close-knit team.

• Accounts experience / competent bookkeeping skills essential
• A formal accounts qualification or qualified by experience
• Experience in a business or finance environment
• Experience of Pegasus Opera preferred
• Knowledge of audit protocols and preparations for audit

If you an experienced Accounts Assistant available immediately and happy to commit to a 12-month FTC , this could be the perfect role for you. Don t miss out on this exciting