Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an accounting assistant to support day-to-day ledger activities, including sales and purchase ledgers, some payroll, and nominal ledger tasks.

You’ll process invoices, reconcile bank accounts, maintain asset registers, and assist with internal reporting, drawing on Excel and Sage 200, with attention to detail and clear communication.

This permanent role in the UK offers opportunities to work across finance functions and contribute to timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting/finance experience.
• Purchase and Sales Ledger background.
• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in financial software and Excel (Sage 200).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of CIS tax and reverse VAT is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process and record invoices, payments, and expenses accurately.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and keep financial records up to date.
• Process supplier invoices for purchase ledger and sub-contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and financial data.
• Create weekly and monthly supplier payment reports.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and post depreciation.
• Communicate with internal teams and external suppliers on queries.
• Assist in accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Provide admin support to the accounting team as needed.
• Assist with internal reporting as required.

Skills

Sales Ledger

Purchase Ledger

Payroll

Nominal Ledger

Excel proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Tools

Sage 200

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

• 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. Sage 200
• 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

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