Accounts assistant

Accounts Assistant Location: Tewkesbury Salary: GBP(phone number removed) plus benefits Status: Full-time, permanent This role, reporting to the Finance Manager, will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for the business and operating the relevant finance systems. You will be part of a thriving and well-qualified Finance team supporting this innovative healthcare business. Key Responsibilities 1. Assisting the Management Accountant with preparation of the month end accounts. 2. Accurate processing of purchase invoices. 3. Bank reconciliations. 4. Checking the accuracy of the financial data before payments are made. 5. Processing payments for suppliers. 6. Processing of staff expense claims. 7. Take ownership of the purchase ledger and the invoice processing system. 8. Follow up on aged supplier balances. 9. Demonstrate a professional and respectful approach during all interactions whether this be internal or external. 10. To take responsibility for recognition of any personal training needs in discussion with the Finance Manager. 11. Take accountability for any errors including data protection breaches via prompt reporting to the Finance Manager and other Senior Managers as required. Benefits 25 days annual leave Your birthday off 6% company pension contribution Bike to Work Scheme Medicash Health plan Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental leave 2 voluntary days per year Long Service Awards Employee Wellbeing Seminars CPD opportunities Professional memberships paid for (role dependent) Skills, knowledge and expertise Essential 1. Attention to detail 2. Good communication skills, both verbal and written 3. Trustworthy with a high work ethic and able to self-motivate 4. Ability to work using own initiative to resolve problems. Desirable 1. Experience of working with Microsoft Business Central. 2. Experience of working with Microsoft Excel 3. Relevant book-keeping qualification (AAT) DE I HCML is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships