Accounts Assistant

Winsearch; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Cannock. The role involves processing purchase invoices, liaising with customers and suppliers, and conducting aged creditors reviews. Candidates must have relevant accounts experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong organizational abilities. The position offers £15 per hour on a temporary contract with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and produce necessary reports.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers professionally.
• Conduct aged creditors review.

Skills

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to problem solve

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant — Cannock — £15 per hour — Temporary ongoing contract — Monday to Thursday 8am - 16:30, Friday 8am- 13:30 — 37.5 hours per week.

The Role

You will be required to carry out day to day accounting tasks to support the department and aim to achieve a high standard of work whilst ensuring data is handled with strict confidence.

• Process purchase invoices, including price checking, statement checking and producing reports when required. (Training will be provided).
• Liaise with customers and suppliers whilst maintaining a professional manner.
• Aged creditors review and action.
• Direct Debit & Supplier payment runs
• Export of the employee expenses into GL
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Produce and send daily reports such as daily income, sales summaries. (Training will be provided).
• Record incoming and outgoing payments.
• Be willing to undertake any necessary training offered.
• Ensure you comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Good time keeping is essential and being ready to commence work at shift start times.
• Be flexible to undertake non-routine tasks or duties.

The Candidate

You will have the following skills, experiences, and attributes…

• Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant experience is essential.
• You must be personable and be able to communicate with people of all levels and quick thinking within a pressurised environment.
• Quick thinking and able to problem solve/use own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with other departments as well as external suppliers.
• Excellent organisational, planning prioritisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and have a flexible approach to work to meet the requirements of both the finance team and the wider company.
• Flexible approach to hours to ensure deadlines met and finance department adequately staffed.

Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.

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Keywords: Accounts Assistant, Accounts payable, Purchase Ledger

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