Accounts Assistant

Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.

What we do… We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn’t an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK and Europe with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.

What we need from you.

A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills who has a good working knowledge of accounting practices and principals. Formal accountancy qualifications are not necessarily needed, though AAT would be an advantage. More importantly, we need someone who has:

* Proven Track Record in a similar position

* Ability to work within a team, as well as independently – taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities

* Methodical approach to work with excellent attention to detail

* Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel

* Positive can-do attitude, someone who is keen to learn, enthusiastic and self-motivated

What we want you to do.

You will work as an Accounts Assistant working within a small Finance Department dealing with all aspects of finance, however your primary tasks will be:

* Purchase Ledger

* Sales Ledger

What we offer in return.

In addition to a generous salary, you can expect to receive some great benefits too.

* 33 floating holidays to take when you like with your entitlement increasing by an additional 2 days every 5 years.

* Company performance related bonus.

* Wellbeing benefit – a monthly instalment made in addition to your salary to contribute towards anything that makes you happy.

* Pension scheme.

* Life assurance & Health benefits dependant on length of service.

* Salary sacrifice schemes including EV, Tech and Cycle

* Anniversary celebrations it is important to us that we celebrate the commitment and value people have brought to our business over the years.

* Social events – If there is one thing about PDS, it is that we love to get social, so this is a big part of our culture.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work but don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Office Administrator, Julia has to say.

“The thing I enjoy most about working at PDS is that every day is different and the people I work with are nice people. I like the interaction I have with all the different departments and people throughout the company. Thus, providing opportunities to learn skills in different areas which I believe is a good basis for gaining experience.

I would best describe PDS as friendly, inclusive and sociable