Accounts Assistant

Presona UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling equipment supplier in Bridgwater seeks an Accounts Controller to manage financial operations. The role involves overseeing invoicing, accounts reconciliation, and financial reporting while ensuring adherence to company policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail and prior experience in accounts.

Benefits

Company Pension contributions

31 days holiday entitlement (Including Bank Holidays)

Extra holiday entitlement (following 2 years of service)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts (Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, etc.).
• Quick learner with ability to manage workload.
• Professional and well-presented.

Responsibilities

• Raise, send and track invoices.
• Ensure financial transactions are documented correctly.
• Assist in preparation of VAT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to adapt

Education

Certification or training in SAGE software

Tools

SAGE 50

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Due to continued growth, we have a perfect opportunity for a Accounts Controller to join our industry leading team.

Presona UK is a family run business that will support and encourage you in your personal development to increase your knowledge and skills within the industry. All within a warm and friendly environment.

The successful candidate will be part of the Presona team that visions a world where recycling just works. At Presona we supply and manufacture our own range of recycling equipment from fully automatic balers to chain conveyors, all supplied to leading retailers across the UK and Ireland.

Our main office is based in Bridgwater.

The Job

Sales/Purchase Ledger & Credit Control

• Raise, send and track invoices
• Chasing invoices and dealing with remittances and queries
• Request Purchase orders
• Complete and send Job reports and other related paper work to customers
• Maintain, analyse and summarise the general accounts and ledgers, for the Directors to be able to make informed decisions.
• Accounts Reconciliation i.e. Bank, credit cards, sales & purchase orders
• Prepare and run end of month payments
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded, documented and reported in the correct manner
• Assist in the preparation and completion of VAT returns and creating financial reports for Accountant
• Enter employee expenses onto SAGE
• Process Income Tax, National insurance and payroll contributions
• Ensure the Company's Quality procedures are adhered to within the department
• Ensure the integrity of the Company's ledgers and associated systems
• Identify ongoing training needs within the department and make suitable recommendations for action
• To seek improvements in the Company's information systems (manual and electronic)
  
  

Administration / Data Entry & General

• Filing of sales, purchase orders and other documents
• Reporting Input and log service data for contracts, warranties and income reports
• Attending departmental and companywide meetings
• Reporting of any issues or causes to concern to Directors
• Adhering to company financial policies, procedures and core values
• Suggesting changes and looks to make continuous improvement to company financial systems.
  
  

The Person

• Previous experience working in accounts i.e., Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Bookkeeping.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Quick learner with the ability to learn company s systems, policies and procedures.
• Ability to cope well under pressure and manage own workload
• Systematic approach to work.
• Well-presented and professional at all times.
• Excellent communication skills through various channels i.e. email, telephone and face to face communication.
• Forward thinking with the ability to adapt to change and new requirements quickly.
  
  

Desirable

• Literate and Numerate
• Certification or training in SAGE software i.e. SAGE 50
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 365
  
  

Additional Information

Type of Employment: Permanent / Full time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Location: Bridgwater

Remuneration: GBP28,000.00 dependent on experience

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension contributions
• 31 days holiday entitlement (Including Bank Holidays)
• Extra holiday entitlement (following 2 years of service)
  
  

Probationary Period: 6 months

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