Accounts Assistant

Astute Recruitment are partnering with a dynamic client based in Derby to find an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role will play a crucial part within the finance function with the primary focus on purchase ledger responsibilities. Responsibilities: * Act as the primary point of contact for all purchase ledger queries * Process invoices, ensuring accuracy by reconciling delivery notes and purchase orders * Collaborate with suppliers and colleague to resolve queries related to purchase invoices * Establish and maintain new and existing supplier accounts * Manage petty cash daily * Process BACS and cheque payments, as well as business expense returns * Conduct monthly reconciliation of supplier statements * Prepare ad hoc analytical reports as required * Input journal entries into the general ledger * Handle multi-currency daily cash processing, including bank reconciliations and online banking Requirements: * AAT qualified - Desirable but not essential. * Experience in a similar Purchase Ledger role with exposure to bookkeeping * Good understanding of Excel * Able to meet consistent deadlines * Understanding of VAT regulations * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits and hours: * Salary up to £27,000 depending on experience * 8:05am - 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday * 8:05am - 4:05pm, Friday * Ability to finish at 1:00pm one Friday per month * 20 days holiday plus bank holidays which will increase to 25 days after 1 year