Accounts Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a Finance Department. This role involves supporting the Financial Director with various financial tasks. Responsibilities include data entry, reconciliations, invoicing, and reporting. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, proficiency in Excel, and experience with accounting software such as Sage. This position is either temporary or permanent, offering the potential for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enter timesheet data into Excel spreadsheets weekly.
• Perform petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and maintain the Purchase Order system.
• Generate invoices based on payroll and timesheets.
• Complete bank reconciliations and record purchase invoices in Sage.
• Prepare monthly financial transaction packs for reporting.
• Allocate receipts and payments to correct departments.
• Check employee rates and resolve discrepancies with Payroll.
• Administer financial duties such as fuel cards, medicals, union subscriptions, and month-end reporting.
• Manage purchase orders and stationery requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Tools

Sage

CRM systems

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Rate: Up to £30k depending on experience

Temporary to Permanent

Our Client is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Department. This role involves supporting the Financial Director and assisting with a wide range of financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter timesheet data into Excel spreadsheets weekly.
• Perform petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with weekly payment runs and maintain the Purchase Order system.
• Generate invoices based on payroll and timesheets.
• Complete bank reconciliations and record purchase invoices in Sage.
• Prepare monthly financial transaction packs for reporting.
• Allocate receipts and payments to correct departments.
• Check employee rates and resolve discrepancies with Payroll.
• Administer B&CE accounts and support other financial duties such as fuel cards, medicals, union subscriptions, and month‑end reporting.
• Manage purchase orders and stationery requirements.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly and handle multiple tasks.