Accounts Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Long Stratton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited in Long Stratton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance tasks in a progressive role with development opportunities. The role offers flexible hybrid working and the option of school hours.

You will handle purchase and sales ledgers, invoices, VAT and month-end processes, requiring attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is desirable, with an AAT qualification

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• AAT qualification or working towards (or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.
• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and correct coding to cost centres.
• Process sales invoices.
• Prepare payment runs and one-off payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Maintain purchase, subcontract and sales ledgers, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Assist with VAT returns and CIS submissions.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals and reporting.
• Liaise with the commercial and QS team to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Help with year-end audits and financial statements.
• Maintain and update accounting systems and spreadsheets.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant, Long Stratton

Progressive role, with development opportunities

Flexible/hybrid working

Flexible days/hours, full-time or school hours considered

Free parking on site

Key Responsibilities

• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.
• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and correct coding to cost centres.
• Process sales invoices.
• Prepare payment runs and one-off payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Maintain purchase, subcontract and sales ledgers, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Assist with VAT returns and CIS submissions.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals and reporting.
• Liaise with the commercial and QS team to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Help with year-end audits and financial statements.
• Maintain and update accounting systems and spreadsheets.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• AAT qualification or working towards (or equivalent) is desirable.