Accounts Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing startup as an Accounts Assistant in a hybrid role based in Milton Keynes. This dynamic opportunity allows you to manage purchase ledgers, process invoices, and contribute to the financial health of a business experiencing significant growth. You will be part of a high-performing team, ensuring timely payments and providing ad-hoc analysis. If you have a passion for finance and excellent communication skills, this role offers a chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to advance your career!

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Prior experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and process invoices accurately.
• Reconcile accounts regularly and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Purchase Ledger Management

Invoice Processing

Excel Data Checking

Communication Skills

Payroll Processing

Xero Accounting Software

Education

AAT Level 2 Qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Opportunity: Accounts Assistant

We are supporting a rapidly growing startup based in Milton Keynes, seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic business experiencing year-on-year growth.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing the purchase ledger, including processing invoices.
2. Checking invoices against data stored in Excel to ensure amounts are correct.
3. Liaising with the wider business to resolve any discrepancies.
4. Ensuring timely payment processing.
5. Responding promptly to finance enquiries.
6. Providing ad-hoc analysis as needed.
7. Reconciling purchase ledger accounts and following up on overpayments.
8. Ensuring invoices are authorized appropriately.
9. Processing invoices using Xero accounting software.
10. Ensuring payments are made on time.
11. Reconciling accounts regularly.
12. Processing monthly payroll for approximately 30 employees.
13. Investigating and responding to payroll queries.
14. Reconciling payroll with HMRC gateway.
15. Posting daily payments in Xero.
16. Assisting with audit queries related to transactional processing.

Qualifications and Skills:

• An AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in purchase ledger or as an accounts assistant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively communicating with non-accountants.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is preferred but not essential.

This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days per week in the office.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please click to apply or contact me at [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion today!