Accounts Assistant

Based in Cambridge and one of the market leaders in the Science and Research industry, my client is now on the search for a progressive Accounts Assistant. This is the perfect role for someone who is looking to progress in their finance career and gain that accounting exposure. There is no better time than now to join a company with a friendly, relaxed environment, on the job training and a Financial Controller eager to help you throughout.

Client Details

With their main head office in Cambridge and offices across Northern America, as well as East Asia, this Science and Research company are heavily involved in distributing and producing a variety of different products for different research divisions.

They work with customers from all over the wold and pride themselves on being an ambitious, vibrant and authentic company. Their finance team is expanding, with plans to add to their headcount within the next 12-18 months.

Description

There are a number of key duties and responsibilities involved in the Accounts Assistant role, such as:

• Bank reconciliation; reconciliation of funds received against invoices issued.
  
  
• Chasing outstanding invoices and sending reminders to customers.
  
  
• Make sure suppliers are paid on time and send remittance advice.
  
  
• Preparing quarterly VAT return and Monthly EC sales list.
  
  
• Go through control process to make sure all the sales invoices are recorded.
  
  
• Prepare monthly financial reports for directors to review.
  
  
• Prepare yearly company financial reports.
  
  
• Admin work such as ordering office supplies.

Profile

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Assistant role should be:

• QuickBooks or equivalent accounting package.
  
  
• Excel (basic skills plus V-look ups and Pivot Tables).
  
  
• Highly motivated.
  
  
• Good communications skills.
  
  
• Accounts preparations experience.
  
  
• Month- end process.
  
  
• Experience of working in an office based environment.
  
  
• AAT (Qualified or studying) or studying towards ACCA/CIMA.

Job Offer

Excellent competitive salary, career progression, parking nearby.