Fancy taking ownership of purchase ledger while getting more exposure to month-end accounting? This 8 month fixed term contract Account Assistant role gives you both. You’ll join a small finance team where you can work autonomously, develop your balance sheet and month-end experience, and enjoy hybrid working after your first month. The contract runs until the end of June, with the potential to be extended or become permanent.
Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
Taking ownership of the day-to-day purchase ledger
Completing bank and supplier statement reconciliations
Posting purchase invoices and journals
Liaising with suppliers and resolving queries
Working with the purchasing team to ensure invoices are processed correctly
Supporting month-end, with the opportunity to get involved in balance sheet reconciliations and broaden your accounting experience
What you will need:
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role, such as Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant or Finance Assistant
Confidence working independently and picking up new processes quickly
Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
A personable approach and a sense of humour, you’ll be joining a small team where getting on with each other matters
What you will get:
Hybrid working, with 2 days per week from home after your first month
20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
An additional 3-4 days off during the Christmas shutdown, without using your annual leave
Life insurance package
Free on-site parking
Early finishes on Fridays
If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!
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