Accounts Assistant
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time (Flexible working hours available)
The Role
Our client is looking for a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their growing team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a varied and hands-on role that offers the opportunity to become an integral part of the business, supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function while also providing administrative support where required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with key accounting processes, and ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts department. This position would suit someone with previous accounts experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing daily sales transactions accurately and efficientlyManaging purchase invoices from receipt through to posting and paymentReconciling both sales and purchase ledgers to maintain accurate financial recordsCompleting daily, weekly, and monthly bank and cash reconciliationsPreparing supplier payment runs and processing payments for management authorisationPosting monthly journals and assisting with month-end accounting proceduresMonitoring company cash flow and highlighting any issues or discrepanciesProcessing payroll accurately and on time while ensuring compliance with payroll legislationMaintaining confidential employee payroll and personnel recordsPreparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlinesSupporting month-end and year-end financial processes where requiredAssisting with general bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting recordsProviding comprehensive administrative support to the finance department and wider businessFiling, organising documentation, and ensuring financial records are maintained to a high standardCommunicating professionally with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve account queriesAbout You
To be successful in this role, you'll have previous experience working within an accounts and administration position and be confident managing a varied workload independently.
You'll also have:
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Xeroand SAGE 50Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll recordsA solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting processesExperience preparing VAT returnsExcellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracyStrong organisational and time management skillsThe ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlinesGood communication skills, both written and verbalA proactive attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a teamA professional, reliable, and positive approach to workStrong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft OfficeIf you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to MariaP@kpir.co.uk You can also call Maria on 01782712230.
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