Accounts Assistant (1739-AA)

Our Client is seeking to recruit an Accounts Assistant for its operations. The candidate will be responsible for the full function of accounting duties pertaining to the company - debtors, creditors, petty cash, bank accounts and statutory returns.

Responsibilities:

. Perform bookkeeping entries in the accounting software system - SAGE Evolution

. Record transactions in the correct journals and post the entries to the relevant ledger accounts

. Preparation of VAT return on a monthly basis

. Ensure that source documents and other relevant paperwork are filed correctly

. Ensure all suppliers invoices are appropriately authorised for payment, and captured daily

. Make supplier payments in accordance to instructions from Management and suppliers due date

. Do monthly bank reconciliations

. Conduct monthly reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy under supervision of the Finance Manager

. Capture and reconcile petty cash accounts

. Provide clerical and administrative support to Finance Manager

. Produce balance sheet, profit and loss and project summary reports as required by the Finance Manager

. Follow up outstanding creditors, maintain records and provide reports as required

. Ensure that all financial records are accurate and timely for end of financial year audits

. Assist with office projects from time to time providing specific bookkeeping support, research and report writing etc.

. Undertake any other specific duties as required by the Finance Manager

. Maintain a subscription to payroll software and accounting software and update software when necessary

. Provide accountants and auditors with access to the relevant financial documents and records 

. Payroll administration

Profile:

. Graduate in Accounting and Finance

. ACCA Level 1 completed

. Excellent computer processing skills for record keeping purposes

. Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately, including percentages, fractions, decimals and simple mathematical formula

. Highly motivated with an ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal or other instructions with several concrete variables

. Attention to detail and the ability to organise complex information neatly and accurately

. Strong organisational and time management skills

. Self directed with an ability to learn a systematic approach to accounting and to follow the approach without direction to maintain the integrity of the financial data

. Sound written and verbal communication skills

. Reliable and trustworthy individual

. Maximum 1 year proven accounting or related experience

. Experience with PASTEL accounting and payroll packages would be an advantage

. Data entry skills together with hands on experience of spreadsheets software