Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Troon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a finance professional to perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial records. You will assist in financial reporting and manage purchase and sales ledgers. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial software and strong attention to detail. This office-based role operates Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 5pm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger is necessary.
• Experience in preparing financial reports is essential.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel is required.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are crucial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• A proactive attitude is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements regularly.
• Manage Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger for prompt payment processing.
• Support Head of Finance with Credit Control activities.
• Prepare construction contract applications for payment.
• Conduct job costing, accruals, and stock valuations.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Sales Ledger experience

Experience in preparing financial reports

Accounting software proficiency

MS Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Role: Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records. Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and statements weekly, monthly, quarterly. Handling Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger, ensuring prompt payment processing and credit notes. Supporting Head of Finance with Credit Control. Make construction contract applications for payment. Job Costing. Accruals, prepayments, stock take/processing/valuations.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Manage Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger, ensuring prompt payment processing and processing of credit notes.
• Support the Head of Finance with Credit Control.
• Prepare construction contract applications for payment.
• Undertake job costing, accruals, prepayments, stock take, processing and valuations.

Qualifications

• Previous Purchase Ledger (PL) and Sales Ledger (SL) experience.
• Experience in preparing financial reports.
• Experience with accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive attitude.

Hours

Hours of work are 8.45am - 5pm Mon - Friday.

Application

Apply Now: If you are ready to embark on an exciting career journey with an industry leader, don't miss this opportunity!

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.