Accounts Assistant - FTC

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to cover maternity leave for a leading educational organisation in Kettering. This role will be reporting into the Finance Manager and will be working in a team of 5 to maintain accurate financial records. What you can expect: £27,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Health assured EAP service Statutory pension On-site parking Subsidised breakfast and lunch Working hours 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am - 4.00pm Friday Role Duties: Processing financial transactions; invoices, receipts / payments and credit card transactions Processing of supplier payments / setting up payment run Reconciliation of purchase ledger control account Monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts Quarterly VAT checks Processing of journals Reconciliation of credit card statements and petty cash Control of the finance inbox and responding to queries Assistance with other duties as required by the Finance Manager Skills and experience required: AAT Level 3 desired / QBE 3 years' experience in a similar role Good working knowledge of using an accountancy software system and experience of Excel (formulas / VLOOKUP's) Strong communication and relationship building skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Self-disciplined, organised, and able to work to deadlines