Accounts Assistant

This Surrey based manufacturing firm is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to work within its very collaborative Accounts team. A fantastic opportunity ideal for a full-timer with an ACCA qualification or someone who is currently studying towards an ACCA qualification or similar accreditation. Salary £28,000 DOE plus great benefits and parking!

Accounts Assistant responsibilities include:

• Identifying and processing supplier invoices
• Monitoring disbursements
• Handling all confidential information discreetly
• Processing CHAPS, BACS and international payment transactions
• Maintaining and answering emails in the Accounts Payable inboxes on a daily basis
• Checking staff expenses, processing expense claim forms and processing for payment
• Ensuring the payment cycle runs smoothly and effectively

Accounts Assistant experience required:

• 2 years' previous experience working within a finance function in a professional services environment; ideally Accounts Payable position
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent numerical and IT skills
• High level of accuracy with great attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accountancy packages
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team
• Ability to work proactively, using individual initiative

Person Specification Requirements:

• Punctual, good time-keeping skills
• Pro-active, shows good initiative
• Adaptable and flexible
• Good work ethic

RMS provide secretarial and support staff from graduates to senior level PAs across all industry sectors on a permanent, contract and temporary basis within central and greater London.