Accounts Assistant - Temporary

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We are looking to introduce a temporary new Accounts Assistant to assist and support the Ledger Accountant in the effective running of the Purchase Ledger in the Finance team, through the day to day delivery of the accounting process.

A little bit about us

Today we are proud to be trusted by many of the UK’s largest dealer groups, fleet companies, and insurers, to deliver software solutions, insurance services, telematics technology and post-accident assistance services to their customers.

We pride ourselves on keeping drivers driving and being experts at caring for people and cars. Our values of Inspired to Innovate, Always Respectful, Fully Accountable and Delivering Delight are embedded into our culture which puts people at the heart of everything we do.

We have a strong culture that puts colleague wellbeing first and believe that developing and engaging with our colleagues is fundamental to ensure we provide an industry leading service to our partners and our customers.

Role responsibilities
• Accurately post transactions to the Finance System.
• General admin duties to support the smooth running of the department.
• Deliver accurate, timely completion of ledgers to meet monthly deadlines.
• Chase invoice approval and create reports as required.
• Deal with basic accounts queries.
• Produce ad-hoc cheques as required.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Provide cover to assist in the production of other payment types when necessary.

You will bring the following skills and experiences to our team:
• Accounts data entry experience desirable.
• An accountancy or business related qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working in a finance department.
• Computer knowledge with the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Good Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a good ability to interact with others.
• Customer focused.
• Logical thinker with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to organise yourself and your work to meet set deadlines.

Along with a competitive salary, you will also receive a range of benefits including 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 27 with length of service, Workplace Pension, the options to join our Bupa Private Healthcare scheme, Life Assurance at 4 x salary, Employee Assistance Programmes, Wellbeing tools, access to counsellors, retail savings, and ongoing professional development.

AX is committed to supporting all communities we serve, through our dedication to creating an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, where people feel comfortable being themselves at work. If you're excited at the sound of this role and your personal values resonate with ours, we encourage you to apply.

Even if you think your skills and any experience doesn’t perfectly align, your values and core behaviours might. You may be the perfect person for us – and us for you!

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