Accounts Assistant

rthirteen recruitment; Great Yarmouth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work from home option

3 days' annual leave for shutdown

Holiday entitlement increases to 25

Stakeholder pension

Free parking

Bi-annual socials

Corporate workwear

Friendly family-run environment

Job summary

rthirteen recruitment is recruiting an accounts assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of a well-established, family-run business near Great Yarmouth. The role combines hands-on bookkeeping with collaboration across the finance function to keep the business financially healthy.

The post offers full- or part-time hours (minimum 30 per week) and potential to work from home once established. Salary is £30,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts-based role with understanding of accounting principles.
• Good understanding of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Experience with reconciliations and balancing accounts; awareness of aged debtors and timely payment.
• Baseline understanding of P&L.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.
• Happy to speak to customers and suppliers regarding accounts queries when required.
• A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions and records.
• Processing supplier invoices and making payments.
• Raising customer invoices and uploading invoices to relevant portals.
• Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts.
• Monitoring aged debtors and highlighting outstanding payments.
• Maintaining and reviewing sales and purchase ledgers.
• Supporting payroll preparation, including expenses and relevant payroll data.
• Assisting with VAT returns and other financial reporting.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial information.
• Providing financial information for management review.
• Identifying and highlighting discrepancies and helping to resolve them.
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining compliance with financial procedures.

Skills

Accounts experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive/flexible

Education

Accounting qualification (useful)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business that is continuing to grow. The role is hands-on, tasked with supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and working alongside the existing accounts function.

As a key team member, you'll be responsible for keeping the financial side of the business running smoothly - using your proven accounts experience to provide integral support within the finance and administration operations, showcasing your practical and proactive approach to work.

This opportunity is based a few miles outside of Great Yarmouth and due to the remote location, a driving license and vehicle is essential.

Salary is offered at £30,000 with the role being considered both full-time or part-time at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Benefits

• Flexible working considered
• Opportunity to work from home once established in the role
• 3 days' annual leave used for the Christmas/New Year shutdown
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years, from 20 up to 25 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Free parking
• Bi-annual company socials
• Corporate workwear if required
• A friendly, family-run working environment with a genuinely non-hierarchical culture

The Company

Working across sectors including healthcare, education and national infrastructure, this business provides a specialist service to clients across the UK and parts of Europe.

The company has a close-knit, down-to-earth culture, with strong team morale and a genuine willingness to all muck in and get things done. As the business continues to scale, this is an excellent opportunity to become apart of the growth and join a business where everyone really does play their part.

The Day to Day

• Recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions and records
• Processing supplier invoices and making payments
• Raising customer invoices and uploading invoices to relevant portals
• Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts
• Monitoring aged debtors and highlighting outstanding payments
• Maintaining and reviewing sales and purchase ledgers
• Supporting payroll preparation, including expenses and relevant payroll data
• Assisting with VAT returns and other financial reporting
• Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial information
• Providing financial information for management review
• Identifying and highlighting discrepancies and helping to resolve them
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining compliance with financial procedures

You Will Have / Be

• Previous experience in a similar accounts-based role with understanding of accounting principles
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage or Xero
• Good understanding of sales and purchase ledgers
• Experience with reconciliations and balancing accountsAwareness of aged debtors and the importance of timely payment
• A baseline understanding of P&L
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload
• Happy to speak to customers and suppliers regarding accounts queries when required
• A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach

An accountancy qualification would be useful but isn't essential. What matters most is that you understand the fundamentals of accounts and have the practical experience to get on with the job.