Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Location: Malvern
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 0900-1700 (Monday-Friday)

Our client, an established business based in Malvern, is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to support the smooth functioning of the accounts department and take on a broad range of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase invoices, track against orders and delivery notes, and resolve disputes or discrepancies. Ensure invoices are correctly coded to nominal and budget codes using Hubdoc.
• Create and send student invoices via Xero to parents and agents.
• Produce monthly creditors lists and assist with end-of-month journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Raise weekly BACS runs for invoices due and post them to the ledger, ensuring all information is accurately recorded for reconciliation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the purchase ledger and bank accounts, ensuring accurate coding and entry onto Sage.
• Reconcile credit card payments against authorised orders and calculate expenses.
• Process monthly payroll, including statutory year-end returns, P60s, and pension submissions. Address staff payroll queries and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Assist with processing new staff, including DBS applications, and maintain employee personnel files, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Manage workplace and Teachers' pension schemes, submitting monthly and year-end reports.
• Provide assistance with queries from students, staff, and agents, and help manage petty cash, student deposit accounts, and utilities contracts.
• Perform ad hoc duties as needed to support the accounts department.

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role is essential, with a strong understanding of purchase ledgers, payroll, and invoicing.
• Proficiency in Xero and Sage is desirable, alongside excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GDPR compliance and HR-related processes is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and liaise with various stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £27,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• On-site access to a gym and swimming pool free to use.
• Free meals provided by the canteen.
• Possibility of hybrid working arrangements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business in a varied and hands-on role, offering career development and a supportive working environment.
For more information or to apply, please contact us today.