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Accounts Assistant

Temp-to-perm
Cambridge, Ely
 Salary £25,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
The Accounts Assistant will provide essential support to the Finance Department by managing financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The nature of the role is such that there will be a requirement to work across the functional boundaries with the Finance Department, but the following gives a flavour of the types of duties the successful candidate would be expected to undertake:

Accounts:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including sales, purchases, and expenses. This involves recording transactions in accounting software and ensuring all entries are correct.
  • Process purchase invoices, verify their accuracy, and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved.
  • Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Provide financial reports and analysis as requested by the finance team or management.
  • Support Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions.

 

Compliance:
  • Assisting with audit preparation.
  • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
  • Covering for other members of the Finance Department during absences.
  • Assisting other members of the Finance Department as required.
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KEY MEASUREMENTS

  • Processing time of invoices received.
  • Cross-departmental issue resolution.
  • Supplier query resolution time.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Some experience as an Accounts Assistant or relevant role.
  • Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain accurate records.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions and preparing reports.
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