Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Dartford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day accounting across sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and payroll preparation tasks as required.

You will process invoices, maintain records, and assist with internal reporting while liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve financial queries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance-related role.
• Purchase and Sales Ledger background.
• A good understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of CIS tax and reverse Vat charge an advantage

Responsibilities

• Process and record invoices, payments, and expenses accurately.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure financial records are up to date.
• Processing of supplier invoices, both purchase ledger and sub-contractors
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and financial data.
• Creation of weekly and monthly supplier payment reports
• Maintenance of fixed asset registers and posting depreciation
• Communicate with internal teams and external suppliers regarding financial queries.
• Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed.
• Assistance with internal reporting as required

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Attention to detail

Effective communication

CIS tax knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day accounting, including, but not limited to, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, some Payroll preparation, and Nominal Ledger.

Client Details

This client have become very well established and are performing exceptionally well in their industry sector. It would be a great time to join.

Description

• Process and record invoices, payments, and expenses accurately.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure financial records are up to date.
• Processing of supplier invoices, both purchase ledger and sub-contractors
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and financial data.
• Creation of weekly and monthly supplier payment reports
• Maintenance of fixed asset registers and posting depreciation
• Communicate with internal teams and external suppliers regarding financial queries.
• Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed.
• Assistance with internal reporting as required

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance-related role.
• Purchase and Sales Ledger background
• A good understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of CIS tax and reverse Vat charge an advantage

Job Offer

• A salary of £31,000 to £35,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position