Accounts Assistant

Our client based in Guildford are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit team. The successful Accountants Assistant will support the smooth running of the accounts function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processes. Benefits: * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Free Parking Key Responsibilities: * Accurately input and manage all sales and purchase invoices in the accounting system, ensuring they are coded to the correct accounts and departments. * Process expense claims and reconcile credit card transactions, resolving any discrepancies promptly. * Monitor and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised correctly and issued on time. * Track outstanding payments, follow up with customers regarding overdue accounts, and assist in maintaining an accurate aged debtors report. * Oversee the purchase ledger by processing supplier invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments. * Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and build strong relationships with suppliers to address any queries. * Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and company credit cards, identifying and investigating discrepancies * Verify employee expense claims to ensure they comply with company policies. Process approved claims in the accounting system, reconcile payments, and handle any queries related to expenses. * Collaborate with the finance team to support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and journal entries. * Contribute to producing financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial data as required to assist in decision-making Experience and Skills Requirements * Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and organizational skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted