Accounts Assistant

JR235: Accounts Assistant     

Location: Carnforth, Lancashire    
 
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 Per Annum

Overview:  

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant on behalf of one of our clients. 
 
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assisting the Financial Controller with accounting duties
• Deal with telephone queries from customers’, supplies and other third parties as required
• Processing of all cash and bank receipts
• Reconciliation and processing of weekly expenses BACs payment
• Posting of accounting journals into our accounting package Sage 200
• Allocate receipts on owner management system to sales invoices
• Ensure that customer’s balances reconcile to Sage
• Ensure suspense account is cleared monthly
• Ensure jobs are completed within required timescales or if it cannot be achieved then ensure that is communicated as soon as possible
• To undergo specific training as indicated by the Manager as and when required
• Take all reasonable steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of all employees, patrons and visitors, by promoting safe working practices
• Comply with company policies, rules and procedures at all times
• Any other duties as required by your line manager commensurate with your role 

Skills and Qualifications:  

• Effective communication skills
• Good Literacy skills, with excellent organisation skills
• Good IT Skills including proficiency in Work, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload 
• Proven experience in Accounts and use of SAGE

Location: Carnforth, Lancashire

Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 Per Annum