Accounts Assistant

JSS Search; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Milton Keynes. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup, where you will manage purchase ledgers, process invoices, and contribute to payroll for a dedicated team. With a strong focus on supporting a thriving business in a robust sector, you will be involved in crucial financial operations while enjoying a hybrid work model. This position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and exciting environment, making a real impact on the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts assistant role is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with lookups and pivots are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Purchase Ledger Management

Invoice Processing

Education

AAT Level 2

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Job description

We are exclusively engaged in supporting a rapidly growing start up based in the heart of Milton Keynes who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their high performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business in what is an exciting time of year on year growth.

Given the dynamic culture ongoing growth within an economically strong sector, this is a fantastic and exciting place to build your career.

You will:

• Manage the purchase ledger including processing invoices.
• Checking invoice against data (currently held in Excel) that amounts agreed are correct.
• Where there are variances liaise with the wider business to establish the reason for any discrepancy.
• Ensure payment processing is completed on time.
• Respond promptly to finance enquiries.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as required.
• Reconcile accounts on purchase ledger and chase any overpayments.
• Ensure authorisation is in place for invoices.
• Process invoices on Xero accounting software.
• Ensure payments are made on time.
• Reconcile accounts on a regular basis.
• Process monthly payroll for c. 30 salaried employees.
• Investigate and respond to to any queries raised.
• Reconcile payroll to HMRC gateway.
• Post daily payments in Xero.
• Assist with any audit queries regarding transactional processing.

You have:

• An AAT Level 2 or be qualified by experience
• Prior experience working in purchase ledger or accounts assistant role
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (lookups, pivots, sumifs)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills being able to communicate effectively with non-accountants
• Experience in the healthcare sector (preferred but not essential)

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

For more information on this fantastic opportunity within a growing organisation please click to apply contact me at [e-mail] for a confidential conversation today!