Accounts Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

Accounts Assistant role with a fantastic SME in Sheffield - c.£20,000 bonus & free parking. Your new company My client is a successful SME services and maintenance business based in Sheffield, with a number of large blue chip/PLC clients. Your new role You will be joining the business at an exciting time on a permanent basis. The role will be predominantly credit control and purchase ledger focused, assisting the Finance Director on the following key business functions: Ensuring that monthly invoice runs are completed timely and accurately Daily banking of cheques received Ensuring all cash is posted on a daily basis and customer payments are allocated correctly Resolving customer sales ledger queries quickly and efficiently Processing customer direct debit claims on a timely basis Maintain cashbook records and carry out bank reconciliations Customer statement reconciliations Provide copy invoices and remittances as and when requested by customers Creation and maintenance of customer accounts Creation of miscellaneous invoices Creation of credit notes and obtaining authorisation in line with company policy Keeping up to date creditor reports Statement reconciliations Processing of staff expenses Credit card payments and statement reconciliation Creation and maintenance of supplier accounts What you'll need to succeed You will be experienced in the management of large volumes of data, with an adaptable approach to work and the ability to solve issues on the spot. A strong attention to detail and to ensure accuracy is also key to this position, alongside computer literacy and a strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and ideally Sage 50. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of c.£20,000 per annum alongside a task related bonus of c.£1,500 per annum is available. You will also have a 35 hour working week, working between 9 and 4.30 with half an hour for lunch. Informal flexible working options available as required. Free parking is available on site, alongside an additional £200 bonus for no sickness absence over a 12 month period. Holiday allowance is 20 days 8 statutory days, however after 5 years continuous service, you will benefit from an additional 5 days leave. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk