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Bookkeeper - Temp

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Salary
£10 - £13 per hour
Closing date
Jun 28, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

This Bookkeeper - Temp position is being offered for a leading client in the Automotive manufacturing sector based in Milton Keynes and on an initial 3 month contract basis with the potential to extend further and go permanent should someone impress. Supporting a Financial Controller and predominantly focused on the purchase ledger operations of finance

Client Details

This exciting and high growth company based in Milton Keynes are in the manufacturing sector for the automotive industry and are in need of someone self proficient in accounting and Bookkeeping but also friendly, approachable and open, like their current employees and company culture.

Description

Bookkeeper - Temp duties and responsibilities;

  • Assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests
  • Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
  • Sort, code and match invoices
  • Prepare invoices for payment
  • Upload invoices into system
  • Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions
  • Coding invoices to the right accounts in ledger
  • Prepare analysis of accounts
  • Manage Purchase Orders
  • Matching and closing Purchase Orders
  • Produce Month end Purchase Order reports
  • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
  • Maintain supplier records
  • Correspond with suppliers and respond to enquiries
  • Produce monthly AP reports
  • Assist with month end closing
  • Provide supporting documentation for audits
  • Maintain accurate historical records
  • Maintain confidentiality of organisational information

    • Profile

    Education and Experience

  • Knowledge of Accounts Payable
  • Familiarity with Purchase Ledger codes
  • Knowledge of General Accounting procedures
  • Knowledge of relevant accounting software (such as Sage, Cloud based e.g. Xero)
  • Knowledge of Intermediate Excel
  • 1-3 years Recent Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience

    • Key Accounts Payable Skills and Competencies

  • Organising and prioritising
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confidentiality
  • Judgment
  • Communication skills
  • Supplier relationship skills
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Team work
  • Professional integrity
  • Ability to meet deadlines

    • Job Offer

    Initial 3 month Bookkeeper - Temp position with a real potential to extend and go permanent with the company continuing to grow in Milton Keynes. Stable and with a great company culture they are looking for someone to fit into this.

    Company

    When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.

    We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment. 

     

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