Job Ref: 213976133

Date: 2021-06-15 09:00:33

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Trainee Accounts Assistant required to join the Head Office of an Internationally successful company based in High Wycombe.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller you will ensure that financial information and documents are accurately captured, processed, and controlled to meet accounting terms and deadlines, and production of timely business and management information.

Responsibilities:

Continual review and management of document scanning error logs and queries from suppliers, ensuring timely resolutions
Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities, using the company accounting solution, reviewing supporting documentation where relevant, in accordance with the approved processes
Posting of cashbook entries and processing weekly payment runs for various entities
Verifying bank details, reviewing agreed payment terms, and setting up new suppliers and accurately accounting for VAT
Updating and maintaining cash flow forecasts
Assist with month end processes and procedures including preparation of month end journals and reconciliations for general ledger accounts relating to accounts payable, including aged creditors, prepayments, and accruals
Verify supplier accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Assisting in the creation and submission of statutory returns including VAT returns
Contributing to, and attendance at, team specific projects
Embrace change agenda – be an enthusiastic advocate of change

Candidate Specification:

Preferably 2 years previous transactional processing experience in AP
Understanding/experience of working in a finance department and to be part of a busy team.
Able to take initiative to implement or improve processes, tools and skills
Proactive, with the ability to solve problems and drive tasks through to completion
Able to establish immediate impact and credibility
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail while working under pressure
Numerate and analytical/ IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams are all a must)
Excellent communication skills and able to interact at all levels within the business
The ability to train other members of staff when required
Able to work under pressure, prioritise and adhere to agreed timescales and deadlines
Able to take ownership and accountability
Self-motivated
Possess strong organizational and time management skillsYou will receive excellent training and a competitive salary in a company that supports the development of the individual and offers career progression opportunities.

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