Accounts Assistant

Thrive Personnel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to provide financial support to the management team. The role involves processing invoices, payroll, and resolving accounting queries. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience and strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential, along with purchase ledger experience.

Qualifications

• Essential Purchase Ledger / Invoice experience required.
• 5 years in Accounting / Payroll experience mandatory.
• Preferred experience with Opera3 Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of Purchase invoices.
• Processing of monthly salaries payments.
• Deal with accounting queries, resolving issues.

Skills

Purchase Ledger / Invoice experience

5 years in Accounting / Payroll

Excellent I.T. skills (excel and word essential)

Attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

AAT Qualified

Tools

Opera3 Payroll

Job description

Thrive Personnel are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client a leading builders merchant in central Bradford.

Purpose of Job:

To assist the Head of Finance in providing a dedicated and professional financial support service to Directors and Management Team; be responsible for the processing of monthly salaries; day to day administrative duties;

Main responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Preparation and processing of Purchase invoices
• Preparation of payment lists
• Tracking and resolving Purchase Ledger issues
• Processing of monthly salaries payments.
• Assisting Head of Finance in preparation of monthly accounts and returns.
• Deal with accounting queries, resolving issues that may arise, in line with company process and procedures.
• Credit Control maintenance
• Day to day administrative duties (filing; record updating).
• Ensure records are up to date and accurate

General Responsibilities:

• To adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
• To comply with all H&S instruction and work in a safe manner at all times
• Be pro–active in seeking to improve current processes and procedures
• Work in other areas of the business as and when required

Skills/Experience:

• Purchase Ledger / Invoice experience – Essential
• Experience: 5 years in Accounting / Payroll
• Experience using Opera3 Payroll – Preferred
• AAT Qualified – Preferred
• Excellent I.T. skills (excel and word essential).
• Attention to detail – Essential
• Ability to work on own initiative – Essential