Our accounts assistant is a vital role in the accounts team and one for a true generalist. As the first point of contact for many enquiries both internally and externally this role requires someone not only to delivery excellence in their accountancy practices but also deliver exceptional customer service. With responsibilities for depot accounts and the group purchase ledger this is a busy role in a key department including accountabilities to support the creation of the payroll. Alongside your own work you will be actively supporting the department leadership and accountants in their activities and duties. Our Accounts Assistant is responsible for: Preparation of monthly management accounts for some depots / departments for review by the Group Accountant. Provide daily assistance to the Company Secretary managing and reporting group cash flow and cash flow forecasting. Overall control of the group main franchise purchase ledger ensuring daily payments made are allocated, chasing unposted invoices and credit notes, posting relevant contra's with the sales ledger and reconciling the purchase ledger account in its entirety. Preparation of all aspects of the Holding company payroll and dealing with the payment of the payroll for the group. Responsibility for the reconciliation of the bank current accounts and posting of accounting entries for account transfers between current accounts and deposit accounts. Reconciling the petty cash position on a monthly basis. What we look for: 3 years' experience in a busy accounts office. Very good communication skills both external to the company and internally. The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to using bespoke accounting software. Experience of using software such as Microsoft Excel and Word. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86249718