Accounts Assistant - Banking

The opportunity to join as an Accounts Assistant - Banking in a Temp to Perm role offering great flexibility and gain exposure in a varied role. This role will involve training however does need someone with a good grounding with the ability to assist across varying sectors of the company.

Client Details

A reputable brand that is fast growing and looking to bring on a talented individual as an Accounts Assistant - Banking in a Temp to Perm position for an exciting Financial Services business. They have a wealth of experience within their specialised sector and are and industry leader in the country yet manage to maintain a family feeling across the business. Based within Bedford, they are an easy commute for anyone located in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, or the surrounding area with easy access to public transport.

Description

The Accounts Assistant - Banking role will have duties and responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of banking for site - allocating incoming cash and cheques
• Responsibility for intercompany transactions and Group accounts
• Reconciling and maintaining bank records as required
• Processing all entries onto Group Banking systems
• Ensuring compliance with company policy is adhered to for all transactions
• Completing bank reconciliations, including entry of payments and receipts of sales - Monthly
• Completing financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team
• Process credit card payments
• Weekly cash and credit card reconciliations to identify any variances
• Any ad-hoc duties as required by the Line Manager

Profile

Desired experience and skill set for this Accounts Assistant - Banking role:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Part Qualified in either ACCA/CIMA/ACA or AAT Qualified
• Previous experience of working in a similar commercial fast paced environment
• Capable of working using own initiative to anticipate and resolve issues
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Highly analytical and numerate
• Locally based in Bedford with your own transport
• Flexible team player
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders
• Ability to work in a busy environment to strict deadlines
• Desire to improve processes and commit to the role for the next 2-3 years, growing within the position

Job Offer

The opportunity to join a prominent organisation within the Financial Services industry that is financially strong and looking to invest in talent to develop. Alongside the competitive salary for the role there are a number of benefits that are on offer for members of the Finance Team.