Accounts Assistant

Canterbury Temporary £16 - £20 per hour View Job Description
As an Accounts Assistant in Canterbury, you will help keep day-to-day finance records organised for a business in the Property industry. You will handle core accounting administration accurately, helping the Accounting & Finance department maintain clear and up-to-date information.
  • Seeking an Accounts Assistant to work for a period of 12 months
  • Long term assignment encompassing all transactional accounting

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Property industry in Canterbury.

Job Description



o Customer credit checks

o Set up new supplier accounts on

o Set up new customer accounts

o Set up supplier payments run

o Debt chasing

o End of month debt reports to Directors

o Live debtor reports for Senior Management meetings (ensuring bank up to date)

o Issue customer statements

o Issue customer credit notes on instruction from Directors

o Enter supplier invoices - all received

o Allocate customer cash receipts

o Allocate payment journals

o Inter companies transfer checked

o Supplier statements cross checked

o Report monthly sales figures

o Bank reconciliations

o Credit card reconciliations

o Making payment to suppliers for services

o Sales invoicing

o Raising manual sales invoices

o Manual invoicing of stock including payment set up and reconciliation with invoice

o Supplier invoicing

o Stock transfer invoicing between the 2 companies, liaising with Directors

o Liaising with colleagues to establish requirements

o Placing orders

o Raising Purchase Orders on

o Checking and scanning Proof of Delivery, save to server

o Scan in supplier invoices

o Scan in customer remittances

o Setting up PAYE/CIS HMRC payments

o Setting up staff monthly pay run

o Set up payment for subcontracted staff

o Monitoring email addresses for both companies and dealing with all enquiries

o Answering calls to the accounts direct line telephone number

o Dealing with accounts related queries

o Filing all documents

o Scan in letters from customers/suppliers

o Reimbursement of staff expenses

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

  • Experience of accurate data entry and maintaining financial records.
  • Confidence handling invoices, supporting documents and routine finance paperwork.
  • Good attention to detail when checking and recording financial information.
  • Ability to organise files and keep records up to date.
  • Comfort using accounting systems and standard office software.
  • Ability to manage routine tasks and work to agreed deadlines.

What's on Offer

  • Temporary Accounts Assistant position based in Canterbury.
  • Hourly pay of £16 to £20, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Free parking.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Paul Abbott
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141758
Phone number
+441622604536

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Business Services
Where
Canterbury
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Paul Abbott
Consultant phone
+441622604536
Job reference
JN-112026-7141758