Accounts Assistant

Currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a company within the education industry. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team, contributing to the financial operations. If you have a passion for finance and are looking for a rewarding role within the education sector, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships and uphold supplier policies
• Set up, update, and maintain supplier accounts
• Process requested suppliers and complete credit checks
• Deactivate duplicate invoices and accounts
• Create and maintain a sensitive supplier list
• Identify and manage IR35 risks
• Handle the Supplier Management mailing inbox
• Assist with maintaining the Purchase Ledger
• Schedule and communicate BACS run dates
• Code and submit invoices for approval
• Process payment runs accurately and on time
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Download weekly bank statements
• Process emergency manual payments
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Check and post staff expense claims
• Support year-end audit by providing necessary documentation
• Provide cover for the Accounts Payable Supervisor
• Review and chase aged debtors as required

Required Skills:

• Prior experience in a similar role
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments
• Strong organizational skills to maintain supplier accounts and handle supplier queries
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and flexible approach
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive supplier information
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates