Accounts Assistant - Maternity Contract

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently working with a key client based in Alfreton to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit finance team, on a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave; the business are always looking for talented accounts professionals, so even though this is an initial fixed term period, there is absolutely scope within the business for this to be extended or further opportunities.

You must be flexible and open to adapt, as well as being an excellent team player. This is a brilliant opportunity to add depth to your accounts experience.

Duties & Responsibilities will include:

* Download and upload of bank statements
* Day to day branch banking queries
* Monitor online query portals
* Balancing a variety of wait/loan accounts
* Bank balance reconciliation for management accounts
* Various accruals and prepayments
* Banking write off management reporting
* Weekly checks on all cash, cheque and card items
* Investigate any missing cash/cheques with Barclays/G4S
* Admin around new branch opening
* Monthly invoice checks and credit requests
* Cash back day cash ordering, admin and reconciliation
* Internet sales reconciliation

Key Skills & Experience:

* A willingness to adopt a "hands on" flexible approach to all areas of administration and accounting is essential
* Excellent telephone manner and able to handle calls with a sensitive approach high level of customer focus
* Fluent and professional English spoken and written
* People person, with an eye for numbers and for detail
* You will need to be reliable, trustworthy and self-motivated with excellent admin and IT skills
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach

This role will be a broad and challenging one, working for a friendly team, if you're interested, and available to commence a role in November 2021, please apply now