Accounts Assistant

EC Resourcing; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating sales invoices, reconciling cashbooks, and assisting with cashflow forecasting while thriving in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong AAT background and experience with SAGE 200.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• AAT Level 2 qualification is required.
• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Creation and accuracy checking of sales invoices on SAGE 200.
• Reconcile and invoice monthly and quarterly rent and service charges.
• Administer monthly cashbook reconciliations and daily bank transactions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

AAT Level 2 or above

Tools

SAGE 200

Facilities Management Database

Excel

Job description

Our client, based in South Cambridge, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the creation of Sales Invoices on SAGE 200, including inputting data into relevant business systems (such as SAGE 200 and the Facilities Management database). Other responsibilities include monthly reconciliation of the cashbook, including daily postings along with payment run creation and assisting with cashflow forecasting. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to become an integral member of a small but friendly team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Creation of sales invoices on Sage 200
• Check accuracy of data used to create invoices
• Administration of the property lease schedule
• Reconcile and invoice monthly and quarterly rent and service charges
• Regular credit control involving contacting customers for payment, dealing with invoice queries in a fast and professional manner
• Monthly cashbook reconciliations
• Daily bank transaction processing
• Payment run creation
• Cashflow forecasting
• Monthly sales reporting
• Monthly debtors reporting
• Supporting Accounts Payable and assisting the wider finance team with tasks when required

Candidates will need to have the following skills and experience to be suitable for this role:

• English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• AAT Level 2 or above
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role is desirable with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable, including aged debtor management
• Experience using SAGE 200
• Previous experience of using a Facilities Management database is desirable
• Strong IT skills including intermediate Excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with financial and non-financial staff at all level
• Must be driven, inquisitive and capable of working to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to methodically solve routine problems
• Motivated, eager to learn, and able to manage a varied workload.