Accounts Assistant

A village somewhere; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a family run shipping company, well established with a loyal client base, in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant based in Felixstowe. You will become part of a collaborative, supportive team responsible for the day-to-day transactions using Sage 200, including purchase and sales ledger. This is an opportunity to build on your accounts experience and develop your accountancy skills. So, if you have experience of working in an accounts department/team and would like to take that next step in your career, to take on an all-round accounts role then please apply now!

Duties will include:

• Processing shipping line and haulier invoices.
• Accurate coding and processing supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Accurate coding and processing customer invoices.
• Send statements and copy invoices/credits.
• Process banking transactions and reconcile.
• Run aged creditors and debtors.
• Process VAT, duty and freight invoices, ensure immediate payment.
• Assist the Team Leader with month end processes and close.

Requirements & Skills:

• Experience of processing day-to-day transactions including purchase ledger.
• Team oriented.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Experience of accountancy software; and Excel.

Remuneration:

• Salary: £28-30,000 pa.
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm or 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. 37.5-hour week.
• Holidays: 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays (26 after 3 years, 27 after 6 years, from 1st Jan proceeding employment date).
• Pension: Employer will pay 9% to company run work-based pension scheme.
• Employee will be invited to join BUPA Cash Back Scheme, full refund (to a limit) for Eyecare, Dental treatment/accessories/other treatments/Prescriptions.
• PERKBOX: Various Retail and Restaurant Discounts.
• UNUM: Wellbeing platform with access to 24/7 GP and various wellbeing activities and treatments.
• Death in Service: 4 x Salary to be paid to nominated next of Kin/Other Nominee.
• Free Parking.
• Office based.