Job Description

Job Title: Accounts AssistantLocation: Prestige Support Centre, Epsom, SurreySalary: \xc2\xa325,000pa Dependent on experienceHours: Full time, Monday - Friday (2 x days home based)Life at Prestige:People are at the very heart of Prestige, and we want to make life better for them. As a Accountant, you\'ll grow and develop in an exciting business that puts people at the centre of everything we do. Prestige Nursing & Care, part of the Sodexo Group, has provided home care for over 75 years and we have 35 local offices in England and Scotland. Our aim is to lead the care industry by providing high quality, personalised and specialist services to our clients.Your role at Prestige: As an Accounts Assistant you will be responsible for sales ledger and purchase ledger clerical functions, other general accounts administration and supporting with month-end tasks.Responsibilities:Processing of sales ledger receipts. Accurately entering cash inflows on a daily basis into the accounting system.Organising customer direct debit collection, setting up new direct debits and amending existing details.Assisting credit controllers in allocating receipts to invoices, minimising unallocated payments on account.Processing of purchase ledger invoices. Accurately entering supplier invoices into the accounting system.Assisting the Accountant in organising the supplier invoice payment BACs through the accounting system.Allocating direct debits and standing orders to supplier invoices.Dealing with general purchase ledger queries.Support with producing monthly client consolidation invoices.Administration & processing of company expenses.Assisting in month-end reporting and ad-hoc reporting tasks.Skills and qualifications we\'re looking for:Proficiency in MS ExcelLiteracy & numeracy skillsGood communication skillsHigh level of confidentialityEfficient time management & organisation skillsProblem solving skills and initiative in tasksPreferable: Accounting qualification or willingness to study (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)What we offer:A competitive salary28 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays) increasing every year by 1 to the maximum of 33 days over 5 years\' serviceStudy support with salary increment with exam passesAn additional day off for your Birthday Blue Light CardCycle to Work scheme for our Head Office, Regional and Branch staffLong Service AwardsWorkplace PensionEmployee assistance programme (EAP) - confidential phone line and online support and resources available to you and your loved ones 24/7Supportive working environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.A friendly, agile and flexible working culture.Refer and receive for \xc2\xa3500 with our \'Who\'s your plus one?\' incentive - T&C\'s applyPlease note:In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.We reserve the right to close this position early.

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