Accounts Assistant

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Honiton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team in Honiton. The role involves managing payroll, maintaining ledgers, and ensuring efficient financial operations. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience and proficiency in Excel, with opportunities for part-time hours considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or office-based role.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Professional demeanor and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Execute weekly and monthly payroll cycles with statutory adjustments.
• Generate and process sales invoices and assist in debt collection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

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Accounts Assistant

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is currently seeking an Accounts Assistant, to join their forward-thinking team on a full-time, permanent basis. Part-time hours may be considered.

As the Accounts Assistant, you will be pivotal in supporting the finance team by managing payroll processing, maintaining accurate ledgers, facilitating payment collections, and ensuring efficient financial operations across various accounting functions.

This role would be ideal for a candidate who is proficient in administrative tasks and is motivated to gain experience in a finance role.

The responsibilities:

• Execute weekly and monthly payroll cycles, incorporating statutory adjustments.
• Manage purchase ledger, reconcile vendor accounts, and schedule payments.
• Generate and process sales invoices, maintaining an up-to-date sales ledger.
• Assist in debt collection by following up with customers on overdue payments.
• Handle sales invoice inquiries and provide timely resolutions.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and update Sage accounting software.
• Oversee petty cash management and reimbursement processes.
• Administer staff absence tracking and holiday requests efficiently.

The candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative or office-based role, with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset for effective teamwork.
• Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a commitment to accuracy and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Possess a professional demeanor, integrity, and a willingness to exceed expectations in a dynamic work environment.

If you would like to know more about this Accounts Assistant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

Ref: 15043

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Accounting, and Financial Services

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