The Company: Are you a part-qualified Accounts Assistant and available immediately? We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant based in a friendly team in Honiton. This role is fixed term until end of March 2020. You will assist with the day to day running of the company's financial function and report to the Finance Manager. Job

Responsibilities:
Processing purchase invoices and ensure payments are within agreed terms. Setting up bank payments to suppliers Processing company credit cards Processing and expense claims Manage vendor accounts to ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly Monitor and input bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts Ensure balance sheet accounts reconcile on a monthly basis Assistant with quarterly VAT return Prepare monthly Intrastat & EC sales returns Submit monthly, quarterly and annual ONS returns Supporting the team to achieve prompt month end closes Cover other areas of finance when team members are on holiday or during periods of greater workload Dealing with customer queries and solving problems To secure completion of this contract there will also be a £500 completion bonus. Preferred Skills: Good attention to detail and ability to work in an accurate, calm and methodical manner Ability to work to a deadline and prioritise workload Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve problems Excellent levels of customer service Good IT skills - competent with Excel spreadsheets is essential and experience of accounting software is desirable. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Mon-Fri. Reduced hours / days (minimum of 30 hrs) considered for the right candidate To apply, or to find out more information, please click on one of the "apply" buttons Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond immediately to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. Meridian Business Support Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy