Accounts Assistant - Surrey Heath, United Kingdom - Centre People Appointments Ltd

Centre People Appointments Ltd

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Surrey Heath, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Accounts Assistant
A Japanese manufacturer is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to cover maternity leave on a FTC.

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for maintaining cashbooks, posting receipts and payments in the Sales and Purchase Ledgers in a timely manner, and keeping accurate and up to date records.

ROLE TYPE:
Fixed Term Contract, full-time

WORKING HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8am~4pm (35 hours per week)

SALARY:
£30-35k, depending on experience

CONTRACT PERIOD:

From 1st May 2024 (earlier start available, possibly from 15th April 2024) to at least the end of August 2025 (TBC, There is a possibility for extension or becoming permanent.)

LOCATION:
Surrey (There is a possibility of hybrid working (2 days per week in the office) once the probation period is successfully completed, determined by Finance Dept work schedule

Accounts Assistant
Mail Responsibilities:

Cashbooks Management
Maintain cashbooks, post receipts and payments in Sales and Purchase Ledgers, in a timely manner to keep accurate and up to date records
Post nominal entries for cash transactions and as instructed
Check supplier statements and communicate with the Purchasing Dept. and suppliers as necessary
Monthly Bank Reconciliations on all bank accounts
Generating reports from accounting software
Create BACS payment instructions as required for authorization
Generate and send remittance advices
Manage petty cash in foreign currencies and its records
Minimum 4 years' experience in similar finance role required, preferably in similar size companies and experience in manufacturing
Qualification to AAT Level 3 or above, or studying other accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA).
Intermediate level of MS Office package, including Excel
Selfproficient with strong work ethic and good organisational skills
Selfmotivation to work unassisted when required
Selfconfidence and diplomacy to liaise internally & externally
Ability to make decisions based on information gathered
Ability to prioritise work with efficiency and accuracy
Ability to use initiative and promote continuous improvement
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organization and team members
Flexible attitude to work with willingness to assist with tasks beyond regular responsibilities
Good accounting skills of double entry bookkeeping to bank reconciliation
Good IT skills
Professional telephone and written business communication skills
Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way appropriate to the needs of the reader

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule: