Overview
Accounts Assistant Jobs in Preston, England, UK at Axon Moore
Accounts Assistant | £26,000 – £28,000 | Preston | Broad and varied role | Excellent benefits
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Axon Moore are pleased to be working alongside a highly-valued client as they look to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to their
dynamic
team. This role is well suited to an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with good AP experience and high-levels of
attention to detail
who is keen to make an impact in a growing organisation.
Key
Responsibilities and Duties:
Daily maintenance of invoice scanning & processing system
Importing purchase invoices onto system
Allocating invoices to the correct account and nominal ledger code
Posting invoices and ensuring they agree to accruals
Monthly review of unreceived cost reports to check for issues
Unallocated cash reviews
Ensure purchase invoices are received on a timely basis
Chase for timely approval of invoices and ensure appropriate action is taken if unable to authorise, i.e. contacting supplier
Supplier statement reconciliations
Weekly payment runs
Complete and circulate the daily banking calendar ensuring that historic transactions leave the bank on time to ensure correct forecasting
Prepare and circulate weekly internal cost analysis reports to department managers to help with forecasting and cost control
Manage the Accounts inbox and responding to any queries
Ad-hoc tasks as requested by manager
Required
Skills and Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience within a similar role
Experience of
complex reconciliations
Able to develop and maintain good internal and external working relationships
Able to efficiently manage a high-volume workload
Good IT and MS Excel skills
Proactive, self-motivated and organised
Able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Benefits:
9am – 6pm w/ 1 hour lunch (
flexible hours
)
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday off
Discounts
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Childcare voucher scheme
Incentives and rewards
Free tickets to local and national events
Staff social events
Free on-site parking
Title: Accounts Assistant
Company: Axon Moore
Location: Preston, England, UK
Category: Accounting (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance), Administrative/Clerical (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk)