Job Title: Accounts AssistantSalary: £30-32k per annumHours: Monday to Friday: 37 hours per weekLocation: Eastwood, NottinghamRole PurposeTo provide effective accounts administration support, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and adherence to company policies and procedures.Key Objectives* Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and expenses* Maintain integrity across balance sheet accounts, including GRNI and unallocated cash* Support accurate month-end and year-end financial reporting* Uphold high standards of data accuracy and process compliance* Contribute to the smooth operation of the Finance functionKey Responsibilities* Process and log all purchase invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring authorisation is in line with the company's 'A3 Authorisation Levels' policy* Scan and forward invoices and credit notes to the Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC) in a timely manner* Match invoices/credit notes with purchase orders, ensuring compliance with internal procedures* Assist the FSSC with supplier statement reconciliations* Monitor GRNI reports and expedite missing supplier invoices or credit notes* Review and clear registered third-party invoices in a timely manner* Prevent and resolve debit balances on the purchase ledger; manage regular payment runs* Investigate and resolve supplier invoice/credit note queries* Maintain overall accuracy and integrity of the purchase ledger* Support monthly reporting by analysing general ledger accounts and posting authorised month-end journals* Process and monitor petty cash transactions, ensuring appropriate coding and authorisation* Maintain and manage the company's fuel card and fleet databases* Prepare accruals, prepayments, and other entries in line with the month-end timetable* Ensure accurate and timely processing of reversing and recurring journals* Manage cheque requisitions and ensure approvals are in place* Perform daily bank statement reconciliations* Reconcile local and foreign currency cashbooks at least weekly* Maintain intercompany account reconciliations and facilitate timely settlements* Submit FX Exposure reports to Treasury twice monthly* Conduct integration routines regularly, resolving any blocked or rejected items promptly* Monitor and clear unallocated cash balances on a regular basis* Provide ad-hoc support as requested by the Finance ManagerQualifications & Experience* 3- 5 years' experience in a similar Accounts environment* Bookkeeping/Accountancy qualification preferred* GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English* Experience in customer/supplier interactionTechnical Skills* Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and financial software* Experience using ERP/accounting systems is desirablePersonal Attributes* Strong attention to detail* Organised and methodical* Diligent and committed to accuracy* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines