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We are supporting a Leighton Buzzard based company who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join them in an fixed term contract position. This is for maternity cover (18-months). Our client are one the market leaders within their sector, working across the UK and Europe. Location: Leighton Buzzard, fully office based. Contract Type: Fixed term contract, 18-months. Working Hours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Overview: The Accounts Assistant role will provide full accounts support to the Head of Finance and Senior Management Team within a busy Accounts department. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team in a varied and fast paced role and to support the company.Duties: Register purchase invoices upon receipt.Monitoring of accounts e-mail address.Match purchase invoices with goods in notes / purchase orders.Code and post purchase invoices into software.Pass invoices to mangers for approval.Set up payment runs for management approval.Coding and posting of weekly expenses claims.Reconciling supplier statements, dealing with queries, disputing invoices etc.Monthly reconciliation of company credit card statements.Locate and enter customs information.Weekly bank reconciliations.Assist credit controller where required in collecting debts, providing copy sales invoices, looking into queries etc.Maintenance of petty cash tin and journals etc.Assist Accounts Office Manager with generating and maintaining supporting documentation for monthly management accounts including: Fixed asset and disposals reporting, prepayment workings and reconciliation. Various Excel reporting tasks.Skills & Experience: Minimum of three years experience in an equivalent role i