Accounts Assistant
Full-Time/Part-Time | Temporary | Nuneaton
Cawthornes is a long-established, family-run business specialising in Print & Design, Workwear, Promotional Merchandise, Office Supplies and Furniture.
We are looking for an organised, reliable and confident Accounts Assistant to join our team at our Nuneaton office.
This is a varied role and would suit someone who is comfortable working with numbers, has excellent attention to detail and is highly confident using computers and accounting software.
Previous experience using Xero would be great, along with a strong overall knowledge of computers and IT systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase and sales invoices
- Maintaining accurate records within Xero
- Bank reconciliations
- Processing customer and supplier payments
- Credit control and following up outstanding accounts
- Dealing with customer and supplier account queries
- Checking supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Assisting with VAT returns and general accounts administration
- Maintaining accurate electronic records and filing
- Producing reports and information when required
- Supporting the management team with day-to-day financial administration
- General office and administrative duties as required
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous experience using Xero would be great
- Have excellent computer and IT skills
- Be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Have previous experience working within an accounts or finance environment
- Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Be organised and able to prioritise their own workload
- Be confident working with figures and financial information
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Be comfortable speaking with customers and suppliers
- Be trustworthy and understand the importance of confidentiality
- Be proactive, dependable and willing to learn
- Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team to provide cover during a period of employee absence. The position is initially temporary, with the length of the contract dependent on the ongoing requirements of the business.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
