Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Job Purpose: To maintain the whole accounts payable function while assisting the accountant with month end tasks and other finance duties.

Roles & Responsibilities

Main duties
– Processing invoices
– Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised and allocated
– Account for the correct treatment of VAT
– Post Journals
– Communicating with colleagues and suppliers to ensure relevant information is distributed to the relevant counterparties on an accurate and timely basis
– Perform payment runs (BACs and International Payments)
– Process staff cash and credit card expenses
– Setup Supplier and Employee accounts on the accounting system
– Producing daily bank & broker reconciliations
– Disburse petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation.
– Assisting with month end processes
– Provide reports and management information on request from senior management
– Other ADHOC Duties

Essential skills
– Attention to details
– Excellent communication skills
– Working experience in Accounts Payable
– Good analytical skills
– Ability to work under pressure
– Advanced EXCEL skills
– Good Organisational skills
– Flexible in approach and stays to get the job done

Desirable skills
– Experience using Sun Systems accounting software
– Good understanding of the Foreign Currency processes
– Good understanding on systems and controls
– Able to speak other languages