Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Assistant Accountant\n
\n Location: Chichester\n
\n Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)\n
\n Salary: £18.58 umbrella / £16.49 PAYE Inclusive / £14.72 PAYE Exclusive\n
\n Start Date: ASAP\n
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Job Description\n
\n Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a housing association in Chichester for an Assistant Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be assisting while the team go through a restructure, supporting a range of financial admin tasks, including invoice allocations and journal processing.\n
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Key Responsibilities\n
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• Process, review and allocate supplier invoices, ensuring all supporting documentation and backup information is obtained and accurately recorded.
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• Chase suppliers and internal teams for outstanding invoices and supporting evidence, collating documentation into the required formats.
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• Create and post journals, maintain spreadsheets and provide general administrative support across accounts payable activities.
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• Review and document construction-related works completed, ensuring invoice details are accurate, appropriately supported and ready for processing.
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Candidate Criteria \n

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• Previous experience in an accounts payable, finance administration or similar administrative role, with a good understanding of invoices and basic accounting principles.
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• Strong spreadsheet and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage and organize financial information accurately.
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• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to obtain outstanding information, resolve queries and meet deadlines.
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• Proactive, organized and comfortable working in a busy environment. Experience within the housing association or construction sector would be advantageous.
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\n If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email \n
\n Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.