At a Glance
- Tasks: Process invoices and maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced fashion business.
- Company: Established fashion brand with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: Gain practical accounting experience while studying towards your AAT qualification.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and learning in a vibrant industry.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career in a dynamic environment with real responsibilities.
- Qualifications: AAT studies started, strong numerical skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team within an established fashion business.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the early stages of their accounting career , ideally having recently started studying towards their
AAT qualification , who is looking to develop their practical accounting experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
The role will have a particular focus on
Accounts Payable , dealing with a high volume of invoices and ensuring that financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.
A strong eye for detail is essential, as is the ability to work in an organised and methodical way.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing a high volume of purchase and supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Checking invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed terms.
- Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and posted to the accounting system.
- Matching invoices and resolving discrepancies where required.
- Preparing supplier payment information and supporting the payment process.
- Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
- Investigating and resolving outstanding or unmatched items.
- Assisting with bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintaining accurate supplier records and ensuring account information is kept up to date.
- Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Supporting the wider finance team with month-end activities.
- Assisting with general finance administration and ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.
- Ensuring all financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
You will ideally have
- Recently started,
AAT studies .
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance environment
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to process a high volume of information without compromising accuracy.
- A methodical and organised approach to work.
- Good Excel skills and confidence using computerised systems.
- The ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with suppliers and colleagues.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Contact Details:
Financial Staffing Solutions Careers Recruitment Team
