Accounts assistant/Accounts payable

Verity Healthcare Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for career growth

Comprehensive training opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Accounts Payable to manage payroll, pension contributions, and financial records. Ideal candidates should have experience in accounting software, a degree in finance, and strong organizational skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in an entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of auto-enrolments, pension management, and payroll processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Process staff payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and maintain budgets.
• Accounting Software: Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 and QuickBooks.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Invoicing and Payments: Process invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Handle queries related to accounts payable and receivable
• Reporting and Analysis: Assist in preparing financial reports and maintaining budgets.
• Support in preparing monthly and annual financial statements
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Verity Healthcare Ltd is a leading care provider committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services in the community. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented accounts assistant/accounts payable to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for numbers and a strong understanding of accounting processes, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: Negotiable (based on experience & skills)

Job Description:

As an Accounts Assistant/Accounts Payable, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our finance department. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting tasks, including payroll processing, pension auto-enrolment, and bank reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll and Pension Management: Process staff payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage auto-enrolments and pension contributions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Calculate SSP (Statutory Sick Pay), SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay), and other related payments
• Accounting Software: Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 and QuickBooks.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Invoicing and Payments: Process invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Handle queries related to accounts payable and receivable
• Reporting and Analysis: Assist in preparing financial reports and maintaining budgets.
• Support in preparing monthly and annual financial statements
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of auto-enrolments, pension management, and payroll processes.
• Proficiency in Sage 50, QuickBooks, and other accounting software.
• Excellent understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to calculate and process SSP, SMP, and other statutory payments accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• AAT qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Comprehensive training and continuous learning opportunities.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care