Accounts Assistant

Time Appointments; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Colchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Team in managing the Purchase Ledger function. Key responsibilities include invoicing, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliation tasks. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, be competent in accounting software, and possess strong attention to detail. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Free Parking

Incremental Holiday Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in an account’s environment.
• Knowledge of Access Dimensions would be advantageous.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure invoices are raised correctly and on time.
• Maintain minimum 8 week rolling cash flow forecast.
• Management and data entry of all aspects of purchase ledger.
• Processing company-wide credit card expenditure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Accounting software competence

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT level 2 or working towards

Tools

Access Dimensions

Accounting software

Job description

Due to growth, our client, a market-leading supplier, are looking to bring an Accounts Assistant into their Colchester office. The successful candidate will support the Finance Team in the timely processing and management of the Purchase Ledger function, controlling all aspects of cash flow preparation and processing of payments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure invoices are raised correctly and on time.
• Ensure compliance with group rules on financial controls.
• Maintain minimum 8 week rolling cash flow forecast.
• Daily reconciliation of cash book and bank accounts.
• Ensure checks & controls over all outgoing payments.
• Management and data entry of all aspects of purchase ledger including validation of all purchase invoices, reconciliation of supplier statements, and supplier payment scheduling.
• Processing company wide credit card expenditure, ensuring receipts are received for all expenditure.
• Maintain accounts payable records and ensure filing is kept up to date.
• Process Ecommerce orders on a rota system within Accounts team.
• Assist with creation of new customer accounts on Access Dimensions.

Benefits

• 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Free Parking
• Incremental Holiday Allowance and Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Christmas Closure
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience working in an account’s environment.
• Knowledge of Access Dimensions would be advantageous.
• AAT level 2 or working towards.
• Competent on accounting software and MS Packages, especially Excel.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.