Accounts Assistant
Mego Employment Ltd
London
Salary
£16,000 a year
Job type
part time
Location
London, England
Accounts Assistant
Location: Plymouth (on-site) Salary: £16,000 per annum Employment Type: Temporary Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week / 12mths Fixed term contract
Our client, a manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves providing financial and administrative support, with a strong focus on credit control and debt management. The position offers an opportunity to hone your skills in a dynamic finance environment.
The Role:
* Provide accurate and timely financial and administrative support to the finance team. * Focus on credit control and debt management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. * Maintain customer accounts and ensure debts are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms. * Deliver timely and accurate debtor reporting to support effective cash flow management and commercial decision-making. * Produce daily and weekly financial reports ensuring data accuracy. * Support the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting cycles. * Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines. * Assist the purchase ledger clerk with invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations.
Required Expertise:
* Experience in an accounts or finance administration role. * Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT. * Experience of preparing and analysing financial reports. * Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. * AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.
Benefits:
* Generous holiday allowance * Company pension with employer contributions * Life assurance/life cover * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * 24/7 Virtual GP service * Cycle to Work scheme * Electric Vehicle scheme * Employee discounts and cashback offers * Free on-site parking * Ongoing training and development * Genuine career progression opportunities
How to Apply:
Click apply to discuss this Accounts Assistant role or email
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
* Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
Essential Skills and Competencies
* Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT. * Competent at preparing and analysing financial reports. * Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. * Strong numerical and analytical skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Confident communication and organisational skills. * Ability to work cross-functionally.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
* AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA. * Experience in using SAP ERP.
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Location: Plymouth (on-site) Salary: £16,000 per annum Employment Type: Temporary Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week / 12mths Fixed term contract
Our client, a manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves providing financial and administrative support, with a strong focus on credit control and debt management. The position offers an opportunity to hone your skills in a dynamic finance environment.
The Role:
* Provide accurate and timely financial and administrative support to the finance team. * Focus on credit control and debt management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. * Maintain customer accounts and ensure debts are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms. * Deliver timely and accurate debtor reporting to support effective cash flow management and commercial decision-making. * Produce daily and weekly financial reports ensuring data accuracy. * Support the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting cycles. * Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines. * Assist the purchase ledger clerk with invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations.
Required Expertise:
* Experience in an accounts or finance administration role. * Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT. * Experience of preparing and analysing financial reports. * Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. * AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA.
Benefits:
* Generous holiday allowance * Company pension with employer contributions * Life assurance/life cover * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * 24/7 Virtual GP service * Cycle to Work scheme * Electric Vehicle scheme * Employee discounts and cashback offers * Free on-site parking * Ongoing training and development * Genuine career progression opportunities
How to Apply:
Click apply to discuss this Accounts Assistant role or email
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
* Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
Essential Skills and Competencies
* Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and VAT. * Competent at preparing and analysing financial reports. * Competent at Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. * Strong numerical and analytical skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Confident communication and organisational skills. * Ability to work cross-functionally.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
* AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA. * Experience in using SAP ERP.
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