Accounts Assistant in Leighton Buzzard - Jackie Wilsher Staff Service & Queensway Personnel

We are supporting a Leighton Buzzard based company who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join them in an fixed term contract position. This is for maternity cover (18-months). Our client are one the market leaders within their sector, working across the UK and Europe.

Location: Leighton Buzzard, fully office based.

Contract Type: Fixed term contract, 18-months.

Working Hours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Overview:

• The Accounts Assistant role will provide full accounts support to the Head of Finance and Senior Management Team within a busy Accounts department. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team in a varied and fast paced role and to support the company.

Duties:

• Register purchase invoices upon receipt.
• Monitoring of accounts e-mail address.
• Match purchase invoices with goods in notes / purchase orders.
• Code and post purchase invoices into software.
• Pass invoices to mangers for approval.
• Set up payment runs for management approval.
• Coding and posting of weekly expenses claims.
• Reconciling supplier statements, dealing with queries, disputing invoices etc.
• Monthly reconciliation of company credit card statements.
• Locate and enter customs information.
• Weekly bank reconciliations.
• Assist credit controller where required in collecting debts, providing copy sales invoices, looking into queries etc.
• Maintenance of petty cash tin and journals etc.
• Assist Accounts Office Manager with generating and maintaining supporting documentation for monthly management accounts including: Fixed asset and disposals reporting, prepayment workings and reconciliation. Various Excel reporting tasks.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience in an equivalent role is essential.
• AAT or similar qualification preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
• Good IT skills with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.

Benefits:

• Private medical cover after 6 months service.
• Private Travel insurance after 6 months service.
• Enhanced Pension scheme.
• Birthday leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company events.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Free onsite parking.