Accounts Assistant

Location: Loughborough, LeicestershireSalary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annumEmployment Type: PermanentWorking Arrangement: Office-based?

Role Overview:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records across the group. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, your responsibilities will encompass a range of accounting tasks, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, credit control, and payroll processing.?

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform credit checks and set up new debtor accounts, establishing terms and conditions for receivable and payable balances.
• Maintain and post transactions in the nominal ledger, purchase ledger, and sales ledger.
• Conduct weekly and month-end reconciliations up to the balance sheet level.
• Input workshop clock cards and site timesheets accurately.
• Address external queries related to sales and purchase ledgers.
• Manage credit control activities for the group.
• Provide ad-hoc reports as requested by management.
• Ensure adherence to monthly processing deadlines.
• Process Sage payroll on a 4-weekly cycle.?

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Working towards AAT or equivalent accountancy certification (desirable).
• Team player with the ability to support the wider finance department.
• Good business acumen and sound decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other basic Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Strong numerical skills.?

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