Accounts Assistant

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Ellesmere Port is looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant for a part-time position. The candidate will support various accounting operations, analyze financial data, and assist in managing accounts. Ideal applicants have prior experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role allows for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting role is required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook is necessary.
• Experience with financial reporting is a key requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Accounts in overseeing daily account operations.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data; produce financial reports as needed.
• Manage debt levels by reviewing the debtors' ledger.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to multi-task

Self-motivated

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Excellent time-management skills

Education

A-level qualification (or equivalent) in Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Permanent, Part-time

£26,000 - £30,000 per annum (pro-rata based on experience)

Summary

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Accounts Assistant to join their growing team, supporting their portfolio of over 33,000 products. You will provide efficient services within their UK operations to meet delivery timeframes. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, the ability to multi-task, and is self-motivated. The role is part-time (15 hours per week) and can be hybrid, with options for office and home-based work. Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Head of Accounts in overseeing daily account operations.
2. Monitor and analyze accounting data; produce financial reports as needed.
3. Maintain proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
4. Download and reconcile bank statements to allocate payments and receipts.
5. Review and reconcile entries on the group Treasury system.
6. Manage debt levels by reviewing the debtors' ledger and communicating with customers to recover overdue debts. Place accounts on stop in line with debt recovery processes and circulate the list to Area Sales Managers.
7. Generate and release customer sales invoices for direct delivery.
8. Process purchase order stock invoices and freight forwarder invoices, allocating costs to relevant sales orders.
9. Distribute company credit card statements and process employee expense claims for approval.
10. Run monthly sanction screening reports for submission to Headquarters.
11. Perform other duties as required by the Head of Accounts.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an accounting role
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• A-level qualification (or equivalent) in Mathematics

Desirable:

• SAP experience
• Accounting qualification
• Full clean UK driving license

About Our Client

Our client is a leading German cable company offering a wide range of cables, wires, media technology, and cable protection systems for robotics and handling systems. They produce for all markets and purposes. Their extensive warehouse stock of over 33,000 articles allows for rapid delivery times.