Accounts Assistant

KES Solutions UK; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Hartlepool is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller with payroll, administrative tasks, and vendor management. The position requires proven experience, strong organisational abilities, and excellent communication skills. This role is crucial for maintaining financial accuracy and supporting HR functions within the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a financial or office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Controller with payroll and accounting duties.
• Process timesheets and complete weekly payroll.
• Check vendor invoices and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Experience in accounts or administrative role

Tools

Sage

HR Software

Job description

Our client, based in Hartlepool, is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join the team. Reporting into the Financial Controller responsibilities include:

• Payroll and other accounting duties to assist the financial controller
• General administrative support to the main office
• Processing timesheets for weekly & monthly paid employees and completing weekly payroll on Sage
• Checking vendor purchase invoices against purchase orders
• Vendor invoice input and checking vendor statements
• Reconciliation of company credit card
• Issuing petty cash and maintaining spreadsheets
• Creating BACS payments
• Create and send out monthly statements to customers
• Maintaining holiday and attendance records on HR Software
• Administrative support to HR
• Reception duties, incoming and outgoing post, answering switchboard and ad hoc administrative duties for main office

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an accounts or administrative role, ideally in a financial or office environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Hours of work would be 37.5 hrs per week. 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

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