Accounts Assistant

EA First; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the finance team operations in Waterbeach, United Kingdom. This role involves processing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, and assisting with Month End close activities. The ideal candidate should have experience in accounting principles and strong communication skills, as well as be studying towards their AAT. This position offers a salary of £35,000 and operates on a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounts payable/accounts receivable.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Confident communicator and ideally studying towards AAT.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of purchase ledger invoices.
• Maintain accurate AP and AR ledgers.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Post credit card transactions and staff expense claims.
• Perform bank postings and reconciliations.
• Carry out general ledger reconciliations.
• Support Month End and Year End close activities.

Job description

Overview

This Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the finance team, ensuring accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, and supporting Month End close activities. Based in Waterbeach our client is part of an international organisation. They operate a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of purchase ledger invoices.
• Maintain accurate AP and AR ledgers, including outstanding balances and supporting credit control.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed schedules.
• Post credit card transactions and staff expense claims.
• Perform bank postings and bank reconciliations.
• Carry out general ledger reconciliations and post journals under supervision.
• Support Month End and Year End close activities, including recurring journals.
• Work to deadlines in accordance with the Month End close timetable.
• Maintain financial records, spreadsheets, trackers, and internal databases according to SOX.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have prior experience of accounts payable / accounts receivable and an understanding of basic accounting principles. You will be a confident communicator and ideally be studying towards your AAT.

Salary

£35,000

Notes

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.