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Accounts Assistant (Contract)

Employer
Platinum Resourcing Limited
Location
Chalfont St. Peter, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 1, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Do you have current accounts experience and enjoy working in a lively team environment? Our client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the team on a maternity contract for the next 6-12 months with the possibility of going permanent. Key

Responsibilities:
Handling all aspects of Purchase Ledger including raising payments Handling all aspects of Sales Ledger including chasing debtors Writing emails, letters, reports and other correspondence Raising invoices to recharge shared costs to retail partners, including advertising and events Processing bank transactions including receipts, payments and direct debits Paying in cheques at local bank and collecting petty cash Bank reconciliation (multi-currency accounts and credit card receipts) Daily monitoring of exchange rates and purchasing foreign currency Processing expense claims and credit card expenses Controlling petty cash expenditure and processing petty cash expenses Monitoring cash flow and preparing weekly cash flow forecasts Producing accurate monthly sales statistics Maintaining an organised accounts filing system Assisting auditors at year end as required General accounts administration including photocopying, archiving and correspondence Other office administration as required including ordering stationery and canteen supplies, opening post, organising car park rota Answering and screening incoming calls for the Finance Director Essential Skills/ Experience: Experience in a similar accounts role is essential Accurate with a high attention to detail Strong numeracy and literacy skills Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook is essential Knowledge of SAP and Sage 50 Accounts is desirable Ability to read and interpret financial documents including spreadsheets and invoices Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of an open plan office/team Used to working in a very fast paced environment and can manage in pressured situations PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate MUST hold a valid passport and be prepared to undergo a Criminal Record Check (DBS) at offer stage The role may include some lifting and carrying The role will include approx. 1 day per month at the client's London office Candidates' suitability for positions will be judged exclusively on criteria relating to qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and attitude. There will be no discrimination on any other grounds. Due to the volume of applications for this vacancy Platinum Resourcing will only be contacting those candidates that we feel meet the strict criteria our client has stipulated. If you don't hear from us within 3 working days, please accept our apologies but we are unable to help you on this occasion. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for further vacancies.

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