Transactional Account Assistant

The Division:

UK Portfolio team a division of Jonas Software part of Constellation Software Inc. - specializes in complete ERP solutions for the health & leisure, retail, education, payment processing, metals, paper and marina markets.

The Position:

Reporting to the Transactional Manager and working as part of the UK Finance team, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the delivery of accounting information within a high-performance culture.

Job Responsibilities:

This is a multi-faceted role where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:

Dealing with payment of employee expenses

Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised, and booked into accounting system

Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries

Prepare supplier payments for authorisation and subsequent processing

Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency)

Update excel-based reconciliation / support packs

Carry out sales invoicing and cash allocation activities

Implement improvements to existing processes as required

Create good working relationships with key team members

Involvement with integration on new business units

Manage the credit card facility – making new applications, ensure compliance and liaising with the cardholder

Monthly cash extraction and relevant reporting

Assist with insurance integration for all new acquisitions

To be responsible for liaising with the businesses internally and externally when needed

Job Qualifications:

Must have at least 2 years relevant experience

Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills

Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage

Experience with SAP concur would also be an advantage

Your Personal Characteristics Will Include:

Highly organised and methodical

Solution-focused, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

Persistent and resilient under pressure, with a good sense of humour

Accurate, with high attention to detail

Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues

Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge

Flexible and hardworking approach