Accounts Assistant at Elizabeth Michael Associates, Littleover

Temporary Accounts Assistant

DE3, Debry

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

£15.38 per hour

Temporary 6-8 weeks

Role Purpose

To support the day to day running of the finance department, taking responsibility for a range of transactional accounting duties. The role involves processing purchase and sales invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, allocating payments and maintaining accurate financial records.

The role requires strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, good organisational skills and a working knowledge of Excel, alongside previous experience in a transactional accounts environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Processing supplier payments and customer receipts
• Allocating payments and maintaining accurate financial records
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and assisting with credit control
• Handling supplier and customer account queries
• Maintaining and updating accounting systems
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve financial queries
• Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and within agreed deadlines

Skills required

• Previous experience in a transactional accounts role
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
• Experience with bank reconciliations and payment processing
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using accounting software
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of accuracy when processing financial transactions