Accounts Assistant

Cy Resourcing; Leominster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the UK seeks an Accounts Assistant / Finance Officer to manage day-to-day financial operations. The role entails processing ledgers, managing supplier payments, and reconciling accounts. You will assist with VAT returns and payroll processes. Ideal candidates have a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills. Flexible work options are available.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Flexible / Work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers.
• Ability to reconcile bank accounts and produce financial reports.
• Familiarity with payroll and pension processes.

Responsibilities

• Process sales, purchase, and nominal ledger transactions.
• Manage weekly supplier payment runs with accuracy.
• Oversee credit control and produce debtor statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and allocate payments.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and maintain fixed asset register.
• Administer payroll, pension processes, and ensure reporting compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

We are supporting our client in recruiting an Accounts Assistant / Finance Officer to join a growing team and play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. You will be a central point of contact for all financial matters and support and maintain an effective and robust finance function. You'll produce accurate monthly financial reports to strict deadlines, ensuring the senior management team has the reliable data they need to make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales, Purchase and Nominal ledger - Includes processing, raising credit notes, inter-company recharges, prepayments and journals
• Manage weekly supplier payment runs with accuracy and efficiency
• Oversee credit control, producing debtor statements and proactively chasing overdue payments
• Reconcile all bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Receive and allocate cash/cheque/BACS payments to the correct budget codes
• Post and reconcile monthly credit card transactions
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns
• Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation journals
• Administer payroll and pension processes including monthly/year-end procedures, P11D submissions, and reporting to HMRC and pension providers

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free onsite parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Flexible / Work-from-home options

If you're an organised finance professional with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, I'd be delighted to hear from you.