Accounts Assistant- 1 Year FTC (MAT Cover)
Methods is a 100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Requirements
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven accounts assistant who wants to grow and further their career and to join a consultancy and professional services company undergoing strong growth.
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone seeking to take their next step in their finance career within a commercial business. They will be looking to gain experience at an intermediate level within a team and to build on their knowledge they have gained to date, preferably from education and a prior role. The role is hands on, transactional, and is pivotal to the proper running of the company’s finance function. As such, the candidate must be able to stay extremely organised whilst dealing with multiple processes and able to work efficiently and accurately. The main function of the role is to provide financial accounting support to the Financial Accountant and CFO.
The Accounts Assistant will be:
· Raising and dispatching sales invoices on a timely basis
· Raising credit notes where required
· Updating management spreadsheets and keeping control of the invoicing processes
· Filing of Consultant and Supplier invoices, correspondence and general filing
· Dealing with queries from suppliers and liaising with other staff members across the business on a daily basis to clear queries and complete processes
· Supporting the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance with ad-hoc duties from time to time
· Processing overhead and supplier invoices into Salesforce
· Processing staff out of pocket expenses and credit card transactions in the system.
· Setting up payment runs in Salesforce.
· Processing receipts into Salesforce liaising with the Credit Controller over any discrepancies.
· Posting journals relating to bank transactions
· Completing bank reconciliations relating to the invoice discounting facility amp; current account
· Account mailbox maintenance
· Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations
· Intercompany reconciliations
· Processing and maintaining the company purchasing card transactions
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
· The ability to communicate well, both verbally and through written communication.
· Experience in a customer service environment
· Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel
· Willingness and the ability to adapt to changes in technologies and processes
· Someone who enjoys working collaboratively to support your team and wider teams within Methods
· The ability to prioritise workload
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
As well as this, we offer:
• Study support - Study support towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme