SALARY: £26,000 - £28,000

We are supporting our client in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their business on a full time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a business with an excellent reputation in their industry and that offer a modern, employee focussed working environment where everyone is valued and rewarded for hard work.
Our client has grown rapidly since being established and are now a leading supplier of their products across the globe. Recognised for their high quality solutions with a true focus on customer satisfaction.
We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive individual to join their team in a vital financial support role. As the key contact for supplier queries, payments and reconciliation of supplier statements across multiple currencies, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth financial operations.

Duties as Accounts Assistant will include:

• Act as the main point of contact for all supplier related queries, handling payment processes and ensuring the timely reconciliation of supplier statements in multiple currencies.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and provide ongoing support to the Treasury Accountant to maintain financial integrity.
• Ensure that invoices are accurately coded and forwarded to the appropriate approvers for timely processing.
• Manage and oversee the weekly payment process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of month end journal entries and carry out AR/AP reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of VAT returns for various international jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local tax laws.
• Prepare and present cost centre files to the Management Accountant, supporting monthly meetings and financial reviews.
• Play a role in the budgeting process, helping to forecast and track costs.

Experience required to be successful as Accounts Assistant:

• Prior accounts experience
• Ideally AAT level 2 and above qualified
• Understanding basic principles, financial reports, and statements.
• Ensuring accuracy in data entry and financial records.
• Efficiently entering and processing financial transactions.
• Clear communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data.

In return as Accounts Assistant you will earn a salary between £26,000 - £28,000 DOE with added benefits of free onsite parking, company pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off. This is a prime opportunity for someone wanting to work for one of Harrogate’s top employers.
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• Act as the main point of contact for all supplier related queries, handling payment processes and ensuring the timely reconciliation of supplier statements in multiple currencies.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and provide ongoing support to the Treasury Accountant to maintain financial integrity.
• Ensure that invoices are accurately coded and forwarded to the appropriate approvers for timely processing.
• Manage and oversee the weekly payment process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of month end journal entries and carry out AR/AP reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of VAT returns for various international jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local tax laws.
• Prepare and present cost centre files to the Management Accountant, supporting monthly meetings and financial reviews.
• Play a role in the budgeting process, helping to forecast and track costs