At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate financial records and timely payments.
- Company: Join a growing finance team in a dynamic environment in Middlesbrough.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Perfect for detail-oriented individuals looking to advance their finance career.
- Why this job: Be a key player in finance while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience with Xero and strong bookkeeping skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 30000 £ per year.
Middlesbrough, England, Yorkshire & The Humber
My client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a growing team in Middlesbrough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong bookkeeping and ledger management skills to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function. The successful candidate will have proven experience using Xero, a solid understanding of CIS and Reverse VAT, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Location: Middlesbrough (Office Based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible full time hours
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities- Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices accurately using Xero.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Raise and manage purchase orders.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
- Sales Ledger
- Raise and manage customer invoices, including job-based invoicing via Joblogic.
- Maintain accurate records of sales transactions within Xero.
- Allocate customer payments and reconcile customer accounts.
- Credit Control
- Monitor aged debt and proactively chase outstanding payments.
- Build positive relationships with customers to encourage timely payment.
- Resolve invoice queries promptly to minimise payment delays.
- Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial records in line with company procedures.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end processes and financial reporting.
- Compliance & Specialist Knowledge
- Apply and maintain compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
- Correctly process transactions involving Reverse VAT.
- Ensure accurate VAT treatment across all transactions.
- Proven experience using Xero accounting software.
- Strong experience in purchase ledger, including purchase order management.
- Sales ledger and invoicing.
- Bookkeeping.
- Credit control.
- Experience using Joblogic or a similar job management system.
- Sound understanding of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Reverse VAT.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) - essential.
Accounts Assistant employer: KineticPlc
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Middlesbrough as an Accounts Assistant, where your expertise in finance will be valued and nurtured. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering flexible working hours and competitive salaries to ensure a healthy work-life balance. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the finance sector.
