Accounts Assistant

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Kings Norton, Birmingham. For further information about this position please apply.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Kings Norton - Birmingham

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Industry: Social Care

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the management and protection of resources by processing invoices, credit notes and associated documents through the financial systems in a timely and accurate manner in line with procedures and delegated authority
• Maintain adequate systems at all times to ensure that all expenditure is captured, processed and paid in a timely way
• Ensure the purchase ledger is accurate (e.g. master data, value, ageing, coding to GL codes and departments) and that financial systems reflect all transactions and current business performance
• Keep an auditable and organised record of detailed purchases and cash book transactions, ensuring the safe keeping of all documents as required
• Follow up with suppliers and managers on invoicing issues and queries
• Ensure credit terms are adhered to
• Process bank payments in accordance with age creditors
• Produce the payment run including authorisation and sign off process from Budget holders.
• Ensuring effective controls in place for any payments and transactions which may compromise financial procedures.
• Administration and Reconciliation of Debit Cards Posting of transactions and reconciliation.
• Dealing effectively with correspondence with suppliers and service managers

What we are looking for from you as a Finance Assistant worker:

• At least 2 years' experience of working with purchase/sales ledgers
• Previous experience of credit control work.
• Hold or currently studying towards a relevant accounting qualification
• Previous experience of using Exchequer Enterprise or similar finance systems
• Use of Microsoft word, excel and outlook.
• PC Literate and proficient in the use of financial systems
• Systematic and methodical approach to work
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• An understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity
• Working as part of a Team
• Making improvements in processes

If your interested, please click apply!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.