Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in the Barnsley area as they look to recruit an Accounts Assistant into their team on a part-time basis of 30 hours over 5 days with hybrid working also available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and match high volume purchase invoices including inter-company
• Query resolution
• Supplier quotes and set up, following the company’s internal procedures
• Processing payment runs to terms
• Cashflow and bank reporting
• Period end reconciliation
• Negotiation and communication with suppliers in order to secure quotes and resolve queries
• Reconcile payments as appropriate to invoicing to ensure prompt follow up
• Monitor, reconcile and review all standing order and direct debit payments ensuring accurate account management
• Production of aged creditor reports for review to management
• Investigation of all supplier queries, communicating to operational teams where necessary to allow for speedy conclusion
• Ensure all supporting records relating to an invoice are appropriately checked, validated, filed and archived
• Ensure the maintenance, upkeep and integrity of purchases ledger accounts and records on SAGE
• Deliver a high degree of accuracy and a keen eye for detail and data validation
• Regular review of systems and processes making recommendations for improvement where necessary
• Ad hoc support and cover for other roles within the Finance Department

Person Specification:

• Customer focussed
• PC literate with good to intermediate Excel skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to adhere to deadlines and deliver required information in a timely manner
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise, multi task and work to deadlines
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Experience of Purchase Ledger and Supplier Management
• SAGE 50 Accounts experience

If this role looks like a role of interest then please get in touch or apply now!