Accounts Assistant (Temporary)

Astute Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a fantastic customer focused and forward-thinking business who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their exciting and vibrant team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Based in Swadlincote, you will be responsible for running payroll and various transactional finance duties.

Duties:

• Maintenance of monthly payroll systems
• Maintenance of the pension database for the company scheme and setting up monthly direct debit ensuring investment of funds
• Preparing monthly PAYE and NI
• Processing of company payments, keeping in line with available funds
• Reconciling the daily cash book
• Preparing payments for the general and purchase ledgers
• Allocating and posting cash for the sales ledger
• Carry out credit checks/ insurance checks for new customers while issuing credit limits
• Take care of all queries relating to the sales ledger
• Preparation and consolidation of payroll through payroll bureau, ensuring accurate payments

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience doing end to end Payroll, this is an essential requirement
• Attention to detail and input accuracy
• Knowledge and understanding of both ledgers
• Experience in submitting company VAT returns
• Excellent prioritisation skills

Salary and Benefits:

• 37-hour week 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, (45 mins break Monday to Wednesday, 30 mins on Thursday)
• Friday early finish (8:30am to 2:00pm)
• 29 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
• Free car parking

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