Accounts Assistant

Broster Buchanan; Elm; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Broster Buchanan is recruiting for a Finance Administrator / Accounts Assistant in Wisbech. This role is suitable for someone with solid day-to-day finance operations experience, available as full-time or part-time.

You will prepare and post sales invoices and intercompany recharges, process purchase ledger invoices with PO matching, and coordinate supplier and customer queries. Sage is used for bank reconciliations, VAT returns and payments, with involvement in quarterly audits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance/accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers.
• Knowledge of bank reconciliations, VAT and payment processes.
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and accurately posting sales invoices and intercompany recharges.
• Liaising with customers to ensure payments are received in line with agreed credit terms.
• Processing purchase ledger invoices with PO matching, authorisation and coding.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to investigate and resolve ledger queries.
• Preparing purchase ledger statement reconciliations.
• Preparing fortnightly supplier payment runs.
• Processing credit card transactions, petty cash and employee expense claims.
• Updating bank transactions on Sage and completing weekly bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining daily cash positions and forecasts across the business.
• Preparing and filing monthly VAT returns.
• Supporting timely payment of HMRC and pension liabilities.
• Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with information for the annual audit and liaising with auditors.
• Assisting with general administrative duties, including answering calls, greeting visitors and maintaining office supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Finance / accounts

Purchase & sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

VAT & payments

Sage

Organisation & communication

Independent work

Tools

Sage

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established company in Wisbech who are looking for an experienced and reliable Finance Administrator / Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of day-to-day finance operations who is looking for either a full-time or part-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and accurately posting sales invoices and intercompany recharges
• Liaising with customers to ensure payments are received in line with agreed credit terms
• Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently, including PO matching, authorisation and coding
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to investigate and resolve purchase and sales ledger queries
• Preparing purchase ledger statement reconciliations
• Preparing fortnightly supplier payment runs
• Processing credit card transactions, petty cash and employee expense claims
• Updating bank transactions on Sage and completing weekly bank reconciliations
• Maintaining daily cash positions and forecasts across the business
• Preparing and filing monthly VAT returns
• Supporting the timely and accurate payment of HMRC and pension liabilities
• Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the Finance Manager with preparation of information for the annual audit and liaising with auditors
• Assisting with general administrative duties, including answering calls, greeting visitors and maintaining office supplies

About You

• Previous experience in a finance/accounts role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience with purchase and sales ledger
• Good knowledge of bank reconciliations, VAT and payment processes
• Experience using Sage or similar accounting software
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A professional and helpful approach