Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment is working with a business based in South Derbyshire who are looking to recruit a Permanent Accounts Assistant, on a full time basis to join a small close knit team.

This role is due to an internal move within the department, reporting into the Senior Accounts Assistant you will look after the following:

• Purchase and Sales Ledger - accurately processes invoices, matches purchase orders and resolves supplier queries.
• Bank reconciliation - reconciles bank statements, credit cards and cash transactions.
• Data entry - maintains accurate records on accounting software
• Assists with VAT returns, month-end reconciliations and audit preparation
• Financial Administration - handles petty cash and,manages post
• Credit control -chases overdue customer accounts
• Prepares payment runs on a weekly basis
• Takes general telephone calls, transferring these to relevant person
• Provides functional support for other departments - sales order & purchase order processing
• Carries out general administration tasks.

You will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:

• High degree of numeracy
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work accurately
• AAT or previous accounts experience preferred
• Good communication skills & tenacity
• Strong organisational skills
• High level of integrity

If this role is of interest to you and you would like to work for a dynamic local business then please get in touch today to be considered. Candidates that are working a notice period and who are immediately available will be considered.