Accounts Assistant

Optimum Recruitment Group is currently working exclusively with a well established and growing business based in York, who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis to join the team.

The purpose of the role is to take full end to end responsibility for the purchase ledger (which will be approximately 80% of the role) along with other accounts assistant duties. The role would suit an experienced accounts clerk with strong Excel skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

* To accurately and efficiently process invoices into the accounting software.

* To accurately match, batch and code invoices.

* To seek authorisation for invoices processed in accordance with agreed authorisation levels.

* To process payment runs which would include supporting the prioritisation of payments to help manage cash-flow, service needs and payment terms.

* To identify those invoices which are exceptional or need escalating for payment or authorisation.

* Purchase Ledger query handling - communicating with suppliers and operational management as required.

* Carry out statement and bank reconciliations.

* Maintain the company cashbooks.

* To assist in month end duties, including accruals, prepayments and collection of information.

You must:

* Be numerate with excellent attention to detail and be used to working within a purchase ledger processing role.

* Be a team player, self motivated, organised and methodical.

* Have outstanding communication skills.

Salary between £23,000 - £25,000 plus benefits depending on skills and experience