Accounts Assistant

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established client in Gloucester seeks a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their team. This full-time role includes processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and managing office tasks. Ideal candidates will have some office experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Xero. A supportive environment with training provided is offered, along with a salary of £30,000 per annum and generous benefits including holidays and a health programme.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Long service awards

On-site parking

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an office environment.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices to accounts system via PO system & directly on to Xero.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Deal with suppliers chasing payments.
• Arrange courier collections.
• Keep supplier records up to date.

Skills

Office experience

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our established client with over 20 years’ experience in delivering their services to the whole of the UK are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as Accounts Assistant. This will be a full time opportunity and you will work from their spacious offices on the outskirts of Gloucester.

This is a varied role assisting both Financial Controller & the Office Manager in day-to‑day tasks including administration of purchase ledger, the company accounts package, purchase order system and supplier database. You will be required to have a hands on approach and be willing to get stuck in to all areas of the office.

Our client is happy to look at applicants with some previous office and / or finance experience and will provide full support and training on in house systems.

Responsibilities

Accounts

• Processing invoices to accounts system via PO system & directly on to Xero
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Dealing with suppliers chasing payments
• Completing credit account forms
• Inputting CIS & CPA information on to accounts system
• Updating price lists and inputting contract information on to PO system
• Planning BACS payment
• Monthly HSBC credit card statements, inputting to Xero and checking receipts

Office

• Answering any incoming enquiries, directing visitors / deliveries
• Sorting incoming and outgoing post
• Arranging courier collections
• Keeping supplier records up to date
• Updating office procedures

Candidate Attributes

• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• A good understanding and experience of using Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Salary: £30,000 per annum depending on experience + 33 days holiday including bank holidays, Christmas shutdown period, long service awards, on-site parking, company pension and a health & wellbeing programme