Accounts Assistant

Up to �35,000 per year DOE

Generous pension contributions

A stimulating and varied working environment

24-hr GP wellness program

Holidays 25+BH

Training & Development

A fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established, specialist business driving innovation through extreme engineering and advanced materials technology. As an integral member of the Finance Team, the Accounts Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the company's overall financial operations. Responsible for a range of accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, and reconciliations, this role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of accounting principles. By maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records, the Accounts Assistant will contribute to informed decision-making and efficient financial processes within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Raising and distributing Customer Invoices


• Distribute accurate customer statements


• Maintain customer database on SAGE and automate credit control mailings


• Update Fixed Asset Registers


• Preparation, submission and reconciliation of Quarterly VAT returns


• Review and analysis of job costings


• Reconciling bank statements


• Control and reconciliation of petty cash in several currencies


• Maintaining Direct Debit costs and schedules


• Monitor DDs and ensure associated costs are processed


• Processing Credit Card and Cash Expenses


• Obtaining adequate authorisation for Purchase invoices, both PO & manually driven


• Resolve credit balances at month end


• Reconcile monthly payments towards annual costs, ensuring liabilities reconcile


• Process time sheets


• Process payroll on SAGE


• Monitor holidays taken and payment


• Ensure employee personnel records are present and accurate


• Monthly reconciliation of PAYE/NI Control accounts


• Ordering stationery and office equipment

Candidate Requirements:

• AAT, CIMA Part Qualified, Equivalent Degree


• Experience of using Sage 50 accounts and Sage payroll is essential


• Strong Excel Skills


• High attention to detail


• Strong customer service and commercial acumen


• A polite telephone and email manner


• Confident in liaising with overseas stakeholders


• Hands on and flexible approach


• Able to organise own time and prioritise workloads, achieving timetables and deadlines


• Able to react to changing priorities