Accounts Assistant - Hounslow, United Kingdom - Reed Accountancy

Reed Accountancy
Reed Accountancy
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Hounslow, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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A returning client of ours in the education industry is looking to recruit a
Accounts or FinanceAssistant for their centralised Finance team based at Head office in West London.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join the team.

This is a full time office based role, Mon - Fri 8.30am -4.30pm with excellent benefits and great pension.


As the
Finance Assistant you will be responsible for processing financial transactions which includes; raising purchase orders, placing orders and entering invoices for several academies and our Central Office in addition to the tasks listedbelow.


Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below
:


  • Daily processing of receipts and direct debits
  • Maintain filing systems
  • Assist with monthend duties
  • Assist with audit tasks
  • Query resolutions
  • Communicate extensively with suppliers and academy staff in order to resolve issues and problems
  • Liaising with relevant academies to resolve outstanding queries and investigate discrepancies

Purchase Ledger - Ensure that all invoices and credit notes are accurately processed on the purchase ledger and authorised for payment in accordance with company procedures (WAP web authorisation).

  • Check, code and process supplier invoices and employee expense claims correctly, and in a timely manner
  • Match purchase orders to invoices
  • Ensure that invoices are distributed to the appropriate person and payment approval is obtained
  • Dealing with payment enquiries from suppliers and contacting suppliers for copy invoices/statements as required
  • Resolve queries on the aged creditor report
  • To be able to prepare BACS payments to suppliers

Charge Card - Process charge card purchases

  • Ensure relevant supporting documentation is provided
  • Reconcile to monthly statements

Expense claims:


  • Ensure that all expense claim forms are processed in accordance with the Trust Expenses Policy and relevant documentation is supplied

Sales Ledger:


  • Raising invoices to customers
  • Chasing outstanding payments as required

General:


  • Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
  • Work in accordance with data protection regulations.
  • Uphold the Trust's policy in respect of child protection and safeguarding matters.
Must have strong reconciliation skills, Organised and a keen eye for detail

A problem solver with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills and good technical skills.

Please get in touch with Vinny Basra at the Staines/Hounslow office.
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