Accounts Assistant

Enjoying considerable growth over the last few years, this company boasts a close-knit team and is looking for a new Accounts Assistant to join and strengthen its well-established accounts department.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm with an hour lunch
• Salary guide: £25,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working considered
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to an EAP
• Health Shield membership
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Produce month-end reports
• Update the cashflow forecast
• Maintain the customer and supplier ledger
• Process expenses
• Undertake profit and loss analysis, variance analysis and report analysis
• Support customers and suppliers with incoming queries regarding finance
• Liaise with the accountant on accruals and pre-payments
• Allocate supplier payments and handle credit control duties
• Support the Senior Management Accountant with ad-hoc tasks and assist the wider accounts team to ensure smooth operations

Accounts Assistant Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience gained as an Accounts Assistant/Accounts Administrator is preferred
• Possesses good knowledge of all aspects of sales ledger, purchase ledger and reconciliations
• Capable of using accounting software and knowledge of Cargo Wise would be advantageous
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment and enjoys working within a high-volume accounts office
• Strong communicator who is confident liaising with clients and suppliers and handling queries
• Excellent eye for detail and demonstrates superb organisation skills