Accounts Assistant

New opportunity within a progressive accounts team, this is a 3 months fixed term position with a view of becoming permanent, depending on role requirements.
Supporting the Financial Accountant in delivering timely and accurate information to the business you will take responsibility for daily credit control and sales ledger activity. 
The role requires a highly flexible, well-organised individual and the main duties include:

Credit Control
Cashbook management: daily updates and reconciliation
13 week cash forecast
Raising Credit notes and ad-hoc invoices
Control and reconciliation of petty cash
Employee expense system – Global Expense
Prepayments and accruals
VAT / Intrastat returns
Supporting the Financial Accountant in ad-hoc tasks
Supporting other areas of finance department as required  

Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Ideally studying for AAT or AAT qualified
Previous experience in an accounting role
Strong Excel Skills
Good organisation and administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent, confident telephone manner