Accounts Assistant

Barry Bennet Ltd.; Bolton; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Bennet Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time basis. This home-based role involves providing financial administration support, with responsibilities ranging from managing emails to assisting with month-end processes. The position is well-suited for someone looking to start a career in accountancy, offering a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday gift

Organised company social events

Cycle and Tech scheme

Access to discounts and deals via a perk scheme

Qualifications

• QBE or part-qualified in AAT required.
• Good overall finance knowledge expected.
• Analytical, numerical abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts email inboxes.
• Input purchase ledger entries and process invoices.
• Assist with month-end processes and provide finance admin support.

Skills

Analytical and numerical abilities

Good overall finance knowledge

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Education

QBE or part-qualified in AAT

Job description

Location: Home based
Full time: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 DOE
Contract: Temporary

Barry Bennett Ltd is one of the largest suppliers of assistive technology to students in receipt of DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) throughout the UK. We provide installation, familiarisation, training and aftercare to students who have been recommended assistive technology following an ‘assessment of study needs.

Bennett Workplace Solutions Ltd is a B2B company that provides an end-to-end service for workplace adjustments. Delivering a fully managed solution including needs assessments, coaching, assistive technology and ergonomic products.

Due to a recent increase in workload, we are now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on a full-time basis. We are looking for the successful applicant to be confident in their ability to provide financial administration support, as this is a dynamic position which supports both businesses, therefore, previous experience in a similar role is required.

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Accounts Assistant

Location: Home based
Full time: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 DOE
Contract: Temporary

Barry Bennett Ltd is one of the largest suppliers of assistive technology to students in receipt of DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) throughout the UK. We provide installation, familiarisation, training and aftercare to students who have been recommended assistive technology following an ‘assessment of study needs.

Bennett Workplace Solutions Ltd is a B2B company that provides an end-to-end service for workplace adjustments. Delivering a fully managed solution including needs assessments, coaching, assistive technology and ergonomic products.

Due to a recent increase in workload, we are now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on a full-time basis. We are looking for the successful applicant to be confident in their ability to provide financial administration support, as this is a dynamic position which supports both businesses, therefore, previous experience in a similar role is required.

Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Financial Controller the main responsibilities will include:

• Manage accounts email inboxes
• Answer any calls from students or suppliers/customer
• Input purchase ledger entries - import and process invoices against purchase orders
• Deal with purchase ledger enquiries via email and phone
• Handle credit card and expenses, reconciling statements and receipts
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Assist Management Accountant with twice monthly payment runs
• Field sales invoice queries
• Assist with month end processes
• Assist with yearend procedures
• Any ad hoc general finance admin duties, as required

Further Information::
Interviews will be held online.

Requirements:
The successful applicant will possess the following qualities

• QBE or part-qualified in AAT
• Good overall finance knowledge
• Analytical and numerical abilities
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Benefits to include:

• Private healthcare & discounted gym memberships
• Birthday Leave *rules apply*
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday gift
• Organised company social events
• Cycle and Tech scheme available
• Access to numerous discounts and deals via a perk scheme

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start off in their accountancy career, to apply please send an up to date CV to [e-mail]

Please Note - No Agencies

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions within our non-medical help team. Please click work for us for details.

As a Disability Confident Leader, Barry Bennett Ltd will undertake to interview an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and will consider them on their abilities. If you wish to be regarded as disabled for this purpose, please indicate this on your application. Additionally, if you require information in accessible formats, please request this.

In addition to vacant positions, we welcome speculative approaches. If you are interested in a career at Barry Bennett Ltd, please submit your CV with a covering letter by post or email to the address below:

FAO: Kirsty Simm
Barry Bennett Ltd
Units 47 & 48, Waters Meeting Business Park
Britannia Way
Bolton
BL2 2HH
[e-mail]