Accounts Assistant - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join our team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of working on their own initiative, have excellent communications and organisational skills and work well as part of a team.

Client Details

Michael Page has a fantastic opportunity with our Client based in Runcorn. This is a great role for an accounts assistant to join a tech business as they are growing their finance department.

Description

• Responsible for purchasing systems, ensuring they run smoothly and that parents/students provide payments in a timely manner
• Responsible for internal purchasing process and that the process is respected
• Helps Finance Manager prepare monies for student outings and trips
• Ensures staff provide receipts for company expenses
• Liaise with other departments/suppliers on discrepancies & issues
• Assist with year-end, supporting documentation for Audit, including liaising with head office
• Handling supplier queries and parents queries
• Follow up with families for payments
• Work closely with Finance and Business managers and support them with tasks they may delegate

Profile

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (may be tested as part of interview)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment
• While it sounds cliché, excellent communications skills and attention to detail are essential
• Experience in client-facing environment

Job Offer

• Permanent full time role
• 37.5 hour working week
• AAT study support
• Exposure to full AP, AR, cash flow and reports
• 24 days holidays plus BH
• Free car parking on site