£30000 - £36000 Per year
Assistant Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Supporting the finance department, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks for the month-end procedure
- Responsible for the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function
- To set up new supplier accounts in the accounting system
- To ensure all purchase order invoices are matched and posted against the relevant purchase orders on receipt of goods
- To resolve all queries with the suppliers and the Purchasing Department and ensure prompt resolution of queries
- To process overhead invoices directly into the system ensuring the correct coding to support cost center reporting
- To post manual payments and allocate against suppliers' accounts
- To ensure suppliers' statements are reconciled on a regular basis
- Liaise professionally with internal/external customers, suppliers, and company employees by phone, email, and fax to resolve queries and other issues
- Processing ad-hoc payment requests received, raising a journal for payment, and posting to the relevant nominal ledger or Accounts Payable accounts
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Experience in Balance Sheet Account Preparation
- Strong Bookkeeping Skills
- Understanding of Budgetary Principles
- Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Strong business partnering experience with a proven ability to interact with senior management and influence outcomes
- Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail
- Self-starter with a positive attitude
- Basic Excel skills (V-look up, pivot tables)
- Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
- Experience working with international organizations
- Well-organized and motivated team player
- Able to work calmly under pressure & meet specific deadlines
- Work on your own without close supervision
- Clear, confident communication skills
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