Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Newark

Mon – Fri, 9am – 5.30pm

Permanent

£26,000 per year

Our Newark-based client is looking for an enthusiastic addition to their team. The role is primarily an accounting function and so knowledge of accounting systems would be an advantage although full training will be provided in the use of their specific SAGE system.

Main Responsibilities:

• Review and enter monthly accruals and prepayments and other necessary journals onto SAGE 50 accounting system

• Credit Control: communicating with customers directly to recover payments as required.

• Supplier Invoice Payments to be consolidated verified and passed to MD for approval for entry to online banking for final payment approval

• Review and reconciliation of company credit card holder expenses

• General Banking

• Produce weekly sales and back order analysis

• Produce monthly stock reports and analyse for recommended stock provision

• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and update Nominal Ledger accounts monthly

• Review bank accounts and produce monthly cash flow statements as required.

• Assist in other areas of the business when necessary

  Required Skills & Experience:

• Understanding ofbook-keeping

• Ability towork on own initiative and to plan own work

• Numerate and knowledge of Microsoft Office, some knowledge of SAGE accounting systems (or similar) would be an advantage

• Attention to detail, task oriented and a flexible and willing approach.

  Basic Accountancy skills, good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner are essential