Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment are partnering with a dynamic client based in Derby to find an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role will play a crucial part within the finance function with the primary focus on Purchase Ledger responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary point of contact for all Purchase Ledger Queries
* Process invoices, ensuring accuracy by reconciling delivery notes and purchase orders
* Collaborate with suppliers and colleague to resolve queries related to purchase invoices
* Establish and maintain new and existing supplier accounts
* Manage petty cash daily
* Process BACS and cheque payments, as well as business expense returns
* Conduct monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
* Prepare ad hoc analytical reports as required
* Input journal entries into the general ledger
* Handle multi-currency daily cash processing, including bank reconciliations and online banking
Requirements:
* AAT qualified – Desirable but not essential
* Experience in a similar Purchase Ledger role with exposure to bookkeeping
* Good understanding of Excel
* Able to meet consistent deadlines
* Understanding of VAT regulations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits and hours:
* Salary up to £26,000
* 8:05am - 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday
* 8:05am - 4:05pm, Friday
* Ability to finish at 1:00pm on one Friday per month
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays which will increase to 25 days after 1 year
* Will look at funding studies