Accounts Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions

Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Full Time

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A well-established education institution is seeking a conscientious Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team.
The role involves managing cash and credit card receipts, reconciling transactions, and processing monthly expenses, among other responsibilities.
Candidates should have previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally with knowledge of Purchase Ledger and Payroll.
The position requires proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates are expected to have a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience.

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established education institution as they seek a conscientious individual to join their Finance team.The role plays a key part of the day-to-day running of the department, and within this role you will report into the Finance Manager. This role will be mainly office based, with ad hoc flexibility to work from home.As the incoming Accounts Assistant, the key responsibilities will be :

Managing cash and credit card receipts
Reconciling transactions, bank statements, and ledgers
Allocating student fee receipts
Processing monthly card expenses and weekly payments
Handling payment queries and audit support
Providing cover for Purchase Ledger and Payroll when needed
Assisting with other Finance Office duties

As the successful candidate for this role, you will ideally have previous experience working in a similar finance role previous, with good knowledge of accounts procedures and processes. You will also ideally have knowledge of Purchase Ledger and Payroll for when cover for other colleagues is required. Additional attributes you will display include:

Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and financial systems
Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills
Willingness to learn and improve systems

This role is a great opportunity to work with a well-established Cambridge institution. The role is based in Central Cambridge, with no on site parking, so is best accessed via train or other public transport routes if you live outside of the city centre. For further information, apply now or contact Jamie at Pure for an initial discussion.

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