Accounts Assistant

Tate; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Welwyn Garden City. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment where you will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial processes, including maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounts function. You will work closely with the Managing Director and external accountants, ensuring timely payments and processing invoices. With a competitive salary and a great benefits package, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a standalone finance role and is eager to contribute to a smooth-running financial operation.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Great benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts within a small business.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledger, processing invoices.
• Prepare weekly cash flow summaries and VAT submissions.

Skills

Finance Administration

Xero Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant for a Welwyn Garden City based business.

This role is office based and is a full-time position, Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm.

The permanent salary would be between 28000 to 35000 depending on experience - this role could be temporary to permanent or straight permanent.

This role is ideal for someone with strong finance administration skills who enjoys managing day to day financial processes. This is a stand-alone role with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, managing routine finance tasks and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and external accountants managing everyday financial transactions and provide financial administrative support across the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Purchase and Sales Ledger - processing invoices, ensuring timely payments and accurate records.
• To raise sales invoices for completed works and track outstanding payments.
• Maintain supplier and client records and ensure purchase orders processes are followed.
• Payroll and staff expenses - collating timesheets and overtime submissions.
• Adding holiday, sick leave and staff expenses and overtime to payroll in line with internal procedures.
• Ensure new starter details are sent to the accountants and bank details are added to the system.
• Monitor bank transactions and complete and weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly cash flow summaries with year end and quarterly VAT submissions.
• Maintain petty cash and corporate credit card records.
• Maintain finance records and filing in compliance with audit requirements.
• Prepare monthly summaries of expenditure, income and variances.
• Monitor department budgets and assist managers with basic accounting queries.
• Maintain accurate VAT figures and documentation for the accountants.
• Follow up on overdue payments and liaise with clients regarding payments
• Assist with preparing reports.
• Assist the wider team with finance related administration.
• Using Xero accounting software.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Working knowledge of Xero software and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid all-round experience in finance or accounts experience within a small business or standalone setting
• Experience preparing payroll inputs.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently and without close supervision.

Great benefits package.

Free on-site parking.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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