We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a leading manufacturing organisation on a 9-month temporary contract.
This is a varied, hands-on role covering both accounts payable and accounts receivable, along with reconciliations, month-end activities and general finance support. The successful candidate will join a busy finance function and will need to be comfortable working accurately to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices against open purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and appropriate matching.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and supplier payments.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions to the general ledger.
- Prepare and record month-end accruals.
- Maintain the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring invoices are accurately posted and customer remittances are correctly allocated.
- Reconcile accounts receivable transactions to the general ledger.
- Record daily bank transactions and complete bank reconciliations as part of the month-end process.
- Provide supporting documentation and information for internal and external audits.
- Assist with month-end close activities and associated reporting.
- Provide general finance support and undertake additional ad hoc duties as required.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or similar finance role.
- Good working knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations and general ledger transactions.
- Previous exposure to month-end processes and accruals would be advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Good Excel and accounting systems experience.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Comfortable working within a busy, team-oriented finance environment.
