We are proud to be partnering with a trusted client to recruit a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Job Responsibilities
* Stock Reconciliation: Perform stock reconciliations and assist with stock control and reporting.
* Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Analyze and prepare employee expense reports.
* Generate and compile monthly KPIs to support decision-making.
* Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.
* Maintain the fixed asset register.
* Process supplier invoices, compile monthly supplier payment runs, reconcile supplier statements, and more.
* Allocate invoices to appropriate cost centre.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns.
* Ensure deadlines are met at the end of each month.
* Management Accounts Support: Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
Requirements
* Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA, ACA, IATI, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Strong IT skills, with advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas).
* Previous experience in preparing management accounts, stock reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
* Proactive, flexible, and adaptable in meeting the needs of the business.
* Experience using accounting software/packages.
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and results-driven.
* Strong critical thinking, investigative, and analytical skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £31,000.
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
* 30 days holidays.
* Holiday purchase scheme.