Account Assistant

Noble Recruiting; Wickford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Free parking on site

Job summary

Noble Recruiting is seeking an Accounts Assistant to maintain accurate financial records and support daily finance and office operations. The role focuses on the purchase ledger, import/export registers, and payroll support.

You will work closely with directors and the accountant, handling supplier communications and ensuring timely processing of invoices and expenses. AAT level 2/3 is preferred, GCSEs are required, and knowledge of Sage 200 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• AAT level 2/3 preferred but not essential.
• GCSEs including English and Maths required; further education in finance advantageous.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 is advantageous but not essential; computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ledger administration: accurate coding and posting of purchase invoices, liaising with suppliers, reconciling statements, handling queries.
• Import and export register: maintain records to comply with HM Revenue and Customs.
• Payroll support: collating weekly hours and overtime for payroll, maintaining attendance records.
• General office duties as required by directors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

AAT Level 2/3 (or studying)

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

The primary focus of the Accounts Assistant is to maintain accurate records and support the day-to-day operations of the finance and Office function, working closely with the directors and the accountant. The role covers a wide range of responsibilities including mainly purchase ledger, maintain import and export registers and payroll support.

Duties and responsibilities

Purchase ledger administration:

• Accurate coding and posting of purchase invoices.
• Liaising with suppliers.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing shared purchase ledger mailbox and dealing with queries promptly.
• Posting and reconciling expenses claims company credit cards to employees.
• Raising purchase order for office stationery and non - stock items.

Import and Export register

• Maintain import and export register to comply with HM Revenue and Customs

Payroll Support

• Collating accurate weekly staff hours and overtime for payroll processing.
• Maintaining sickness and holiday records.
• Communicate with employees.

- May have to Answer telephone and any other general office duties as required by directors.

• Ad hoc admin for other departments.

Experience and qualifications

• AAT level 2/3 (or currently studying) preferred but not essential.
• GCSEs (including English and Maths) required; further education in finance advantageous.
• Computer literate - Office based software.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 (advantageous but not necessary).
• Purchase ledger experience desirable.
• General office payroll support experience desirable.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and a methodical approach.
• Ability to work on own initiative after training

Benefits

• Pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Free parking on site

Company culture

• Market Leader
• Innovative and forward thinking
• Expansion in process
• Oppoprtunity to develop within the role