We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Accounts Assistant to work with our client based in Stalybridge, Tameside. This role will be a 3-month temporary role.

The ideal candidate will be interested in partnering with our client to deliver excellent invoices/settlements processes for clients & vendors. While we look for somebody with some experience in billing, we are also looking someone with good attention to detail, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create invoices / settlements for customers and process/approve our vendor invoices.
• Communicate with other departments to complete the settlement process.
• Follows procedures and comprehends invoicing instructions including upload to client portals.
• Processes large amounts of detailed information with accuracy
• Incorporates an understanding of how Operations processes affect invoices / settlements.
• Uses Excel to summarize and document reporting metrics required by clients/vendors as well as to assist in invoicing process.
• Extract data from various operational and accounting software to ensure completeness of billing.
• Code invoices to proper General Ledger accounts and divisions; ensure accuracy of VAT and invoice presentation.
• Responsible for meeting client/vendor deadlines for settlement reporting and invoicing.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure the smooth transacting of client billing.

Formal Education & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an office environment preferably with invoicing knowledge.
• Analytical and highly numerate.
• Knowledge/familiarity with the administration of IT systems.

Skills

• Relevant, recent experience invoicing customers and processing vendor invoices in a large company accounting department
• Previous work experience with Navision accounting software or other large ERP system.
• Ability to multitask by taking on new assignments regardless of current workload.
• Experience of dealing with UK VAT would be an advantage.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to perform Excel functions, specifically Pivot Tables and Report Formatting
• Strong communication skills – both oral and written.
• Team player – willing to be part of a team and supportive of other team members.
• Accurate and high attention to detail.

Additional Information:

• 5hrs per week – Monday to Friday
• £13.00 per hour.
• Free on site parking.
• 8.30am or 9.00am start.

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