JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Accounts Assistant
Department:
Accounts
Location:
Hemel Hempstead
Position reports to:
Employment type:
Finance Controller
This is a permanent contract role based at our premises in Hemel Hempstead. This role is time at 25 hours per week, ideally this role needs to be a Monday to Friday afternoons midday onwards, however flexibility can be offered to enable variations of these hours.
ProActive UK Ltd are one of the leading UK suppliers of video production equipment. Our clients span the entire communications market and range from budding video amateurs to major broadcasters. ProAV have expanded rapidly in recent years and we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. We are a lively friendly team of 30 and continuing to grow.
Main purpose of job:
The role of Accounts Assistant supports the Accounts and Finance team in its overall purpose of providing a timely and effective financial reporting function to further the Company's business objectives.
The principal purpose of the role is to assist in the accurate recording, updating and completion of the ledgers of the accounting system. These would be (although not exclusively) the Cash Book (bank account), Purchase, Sales and General ledgers and also include supporting communication via email and telephone within and outside the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining the reconciled bank account in the accounting system (the cash book)
with complete accuracy;
- Assist with maintaining fully the Purchase and Sales ledgers with invoice and credit note
postings and statements, including follow up of queries;
- Share the maintenance of the Accounts Email In and Out boxes and resolve issues and
queries;
- Assist with telephone calls and resolve queries from customers, suppliers and staff;
- Any other tasks that support the function and if necessary the Company, as reasonably
requested from management from time to time.
Essential Skills and Key Attributes:
- Knowledge of basic book-keeping and ledgers;
- High level of accuracy and care at all times;
- Attention to detail;
- Good communication skills with articulate manner, be able to write concise emails or
letters as required;
- Good IT skills and competent Microsoft Office user, in particular Excel;
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of SAP Business 1;
- Proven experience in a similar role;
- Proven experience and understanding of bank systems and payment runs;
- General customer service skills;
- An interest in cameras and audio visual technology is not required but would be useful.
ProActive UK Ltd are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our team. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job
