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Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Kettering

Pay: £32,500 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)

Company profile:
Our client is a dynamic and growing company, committed to delivering excellence in their industry. As part of their ongoing success, they are now looking to expand their finance team with a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support their day-to-day accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage and process sales invoices, ensuring they are accurate and matched against relevant statements.

* Month-end tasks including saving and checking invoices, matching supplier statements, and managing utility bills.

* Estimates and WIP figures: Ensure accurate reporting and tracking of work-in-progress.

* Process and reconcile AMEX and credit card statements.

* Handle returns and actively chase credits, ensuring the accounts are up to date.

* Collaborate with managers to switch invoicing from monthly to weekly based on job completion timelines.

* Address day-to-day queries coming into the accounts department, providing swift and accurate responses.

* Perform regular bank reconciliation's and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.

* Send out customer statements to maintain clear communication with clients.

* Review and check CIS/PAYE returns and assist with VAT returns.

* Work with PO numbers, ensuring all purchase orders are accurately tracked and processed.

Key Requirements:

* Experience with Xero software is essential.

* Strong understanding of month-end processes, including invoice management, reconciliation's, and VAT returns.

* Ability to manage credit card and AMEX statements, returns processing, and other financial transactions.

* Good understanding of CIS/PAYE returns and the ability to perform bank reconciliation's.

* Excellent communication skills to handle queries effectively and collaborate with managers.

* Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a busy environment.

Why Join Us?

* A supportive, friendly team where your contribution is valued.

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* Opportunities for growth and professional development.

* A dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a successful company, gain exposure to a variety of accounting tasks, and join a team that values your skills and input, we would love to hear from you!

Tandem Recruitment is an employment consultancy working on behalf of our client