Accounts Assistant

Smartlift Bulk Packaging; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in bulk packaging seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team. You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, assist with VAT returns, and support month-end procedures for the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate has a strong working knowledge of Excel and an AAT qualification. This position offers a performance-related bonus scheme and a friendly workplace environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Friendly workplace environment

Qualifications

• AAT or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Experience with pivot tables and ODBC reports (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Supporting month-end procedures for UK and Ireland operations.
• Assisting with VAT returns and payroll.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Excel

Experience with pivot tables

Experience with inter-company transactions

Initiative to research solutions

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Tools

Sage 200

ODBC reports

Job description

Overview

Smartlift Bulk Packaging Ltd is a small business with a strong reputation for quality and care. Founded in 2005, we ve grown steadily and now have offices in Ireland and the South West. Our head office is based in Terrington St Clement, and we re proud to offer a relaxed, friendly working environment with a genuinely supportive team. We have very low staff turnover, and we believe work should be enjoyable. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported, this could be the perfect fit!

Your Role

As our new Accounts Assistant, you ll work closely with our Financial Director in a small but dynamic admin team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in exciting new projects while supporting our existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
• Supporting month-end procedures for UK and Ireland operations
• Assisting with VAT returns, payroll (including pensions and benefits)
• Bank reconciliations and Month End procedures
• Credit control and agreeing customer credit limits
• Helping to build and improve internal processes and controls

What We re Looking For

• AAT or equivalent qualification (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Experience with pivot tables and ODBC reports (a plus)
• Experience with Sage 200 (training provided)
• Experience with inter-company transactions and international trade
• Knowledge of postponed VAT accounting and EU transactions
• Initiative to research solutions and suggest improvements

What We Offer

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• A genuinely friendly and relaxed workplace where you ll feel part of the family