Accounts Assistant - Austin Banks : Job Details

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Doncaster

Job type: Part time, Permanent.

Pay: £14 per hour

Hours: 20 hrs per week

We are seeking a detail oriented and experienced individual to join a well-established, family-run business in Doncaster on a part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who is passionate about delivering accurate and timely financial support. The role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of our day-to-day finance operations and offers scope for future career development within the company.

Benefits

• Career progression
• Pension
• 28 days annual leave (pro rota)
• Free on-site parking
• Family run business

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be required to:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate coding and authorisation.
• Payment Management: Prepare payment lists and manage supplier payments in line with agreed schedules.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations of all bank accounts and company credit cards on a regular basis.
• VAT Returns: Complete and submit VAT returns accurately and on time, in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Support Finance Team: Assist with ad hoc financial administrative tasks as required by the Finance Manager or business owners.
• Manage the internal team alongside completing the finance role.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Proficiency in Sage (essential - candidates without Sage experience will not be considered)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Proven experience in:
• Supplier invoice processing and payment management
• Bank and card account reconciliations
• VAT return preparation

Desirable:

• Cashflow forecasting
• Journal entries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Internal management accounts preparation
• Pre year end reconciliation to trial balance
• Payroll experience
• Contract costing and invoicing