Account Assistant

The primary focus of the Accounts Assistant is to maintain accurate records and support the day-to-day operations of the finance and Office function, working closely with the directors and the accountant. The role covers a wide range of responsibilities including mainly purchase ledger, maintain import and export registers and payroll support. Duties and responsibilities Purchase ledger administration: Accurate coding and posting of purchase invoices. Liaising with suppliers. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies. Managing shared purchase ledger mailbox and dealing with queries promptly. Posting and reconciling expenses claims company credit cards to employees. Raising purchase order for office stationery and non - stock items. Import and Export register Maintain import and export register to comply with HM Revenue and Customs Payroll Support Collating accurate weekly staff hours and overtime for payroll processing. Maintaining sickness and holiday records. Communicate with employees. - May have to Answer telephone and any other general office duties as required by directors. Ad hoc admin for other departments. Experience and qualifications AAT level 2/3 (or currently studying) preferred but not essential. GCSEs (including English and Maths) required; further education in finance advantageous. Computer literate - Office based software. Knowledge of Sage 200 (advantageous but not necessary). Purchase ledger experience desirable. General office ..... full job details .....