Accounts Assistant

Vp Rail; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

My Vp discounts

Job summary

Vp plc, including the Vp Rail division, is recruiting for a finance professional to support the shared service centre in Long Eaton. You will assist the Finance Manager and wider finance team by improving accounting processes, delivering accurate balance sheet information and ensuring timely cashbook and reconciliation procedures.

You will be responsible for assisting with year-end data, supporting audits, and driving process improvements across SSC activities.

Qualifications

• Finance, accounting or other numerical degree or studying towards AAT or other financial qualification (e.g. ACCA / CIMA)
• Willingness to progress further with accounting qualifications
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Positive attitude and wish to take responsibility for the quality of customer service provided by the finance team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good degree of competence in Excel

Responsibilities

• Own the procedures for cashbooks and bank reconciliations ensuring they are produced to the standards required and in line with published timetables
• Administer requests for payments using prescribed procedures within relevant deadlines
• Assist in the compilation of data to support external and internal audit requirements and other information required by Group for year-end reporting
• Operate and improve your own share of accounting processes and provide balance sheet support where relevant
• Ensure appropriate procedure notes are maintained, updated and documented for defined areas of responsibility
• Be involved in key projects within the Finance Team, SSC and the Group as directed
• When considered necessary or appropriate by management you may be required to carry out any duties considered within your skill and competence to assist with the smooth running of the business.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy shared service centre in Long Eaton. You will assist the Finance Manager and wider finance team to provide robust and continuously improving accounting and management information to the businesses using the Shared Service Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the procedures for cashbooks and bank reconciliations ensuring they are produced to the standards required and in line with published timetables.
• Administer requests for payments using prescribed procedures within relevant deadlines
• Assist in the compilation of data to support external and internal audit requirements and other information required by Group for year-end reporting
• Operate and improve your own share of accounting processes and provide balance sheet support where relevant
• Ensure appropriate procedure notes are maintained, updated and documented for defined areas of responsibility
• Be involved in key projects within the Finance Team, SSC and the Group as directed
• When considered necessary or appropriate by management you may be required to carry out any duties considered within your skill and competence to assist with the smooth running of the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Finance, accounting or other numerical degree or studying towards AAT or other financial qualification (e.g. ACCA / CIMA)
• Willingness to progress further with accounting qualifications
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Positive attitude and wish to take responsibility for the quality of customer service provided by the finance team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good degree of competence in Excel

Although Not a Must Have

• Experience of working in a finance environment would be beneficial

What We Can Offer You

• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday (increases with service), plus bank holidays & 1 extra day to be taken in the month of your birthday
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
• All the above benefits are managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight

A Little Bit About Us

Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses eleven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, Vp Rail, UK Forks and CPH.

Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.