Accounts Assistant

P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting for Finance Assistant to join their team based in West Somerton on a part-time, permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and databases.
• Recording financial transactions in accounting software.
• Filing and organising invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.
• Update and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and reconciling discrepancies.
• Processing supplier invoices.
• Preparing and making payments to vendors.
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Highlight any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Issuing customer invoices.
• Monitoring outstanding payments.
• Following up on overdue accounts and maintaining customer records.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll data, maintaining records, timely payment and resolution of payroll queries.
• Assist in the generation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Assists in reconciling bank statements with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with internal or external audits.

Person Specification:

• Good level of Maths and English.
• NVQ in accountancy or an accountancy qualification (desirable).
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers as required.  People and customer focused.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, targets and takes initiative.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good IT skills and proficient in the use of Office applications and company systems
• Excellent attention to detail.

Working Hours:

• 30 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Flexibility around school hours available