Accounts assistant/Accounts payable

Verity Healthcare Ltd is a leading care provider committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services in the community. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented accounts assistant/accounts payable to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for numbers and a strong understanding of accounting processes, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: Negotiable (based on experience & skills)

Job Description:

As an Accounts Assistant/Accounts Payable, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our finance department. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting tasks, including payroll processing, pension auto-enrolment, and bank reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll and Pension Management: Process staff payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage auto-enrolments and pension contributions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Calculate SSP (Statutory Sick Pay), SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay), and other related payments
• Accounting Software: Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 and QuickBooks.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Invoicing and Payments: Process invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Handle queries related to accounts payable and receivable
• Reporting and Analysis: Assist in preparing financial reports and maintaining budgets.
• Support in preparing monthly and annual financial statements
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of auto-enrolments, pension management, and payroll processes.
• Proficiency in Sage 50, QuickBooks, and other accounting software.
• Excellent understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to calculate and process SSP, SMP, and other statutory payments accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications :

• A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• AAT qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Comprehensive training and continuous learning opportunities.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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