Accounts Assistant

Four Jays Group; Maidstone; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24 access

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Four Jays Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team at Barling Farm, Maidstone. The role covers invoicing, purchase ledger and assisting with month-end processes to support Heathcote Holdings’ integrated waste management services.

We value proactive communication and strong Word/Excel/Outlook skills. Desirable experience with Xero and plant hire software, plus the ability to work independently in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.
• Experience using accounting software improves efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to work on own initiative and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing daily, weekly and monthly using MCS software.
• Assist credit controller with debt collection and accounting tasks.
• Reconcile cash and ensure accurate input of purchase invoices.
• Liaise closely with hire desk and support month-end journals.
• Manage company credit card reconciliations and other group tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Tools

Xero

MCS

Plant hire software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Barling Farm, Maidstone ME17 3DX

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week - 8am - 5pm

About Us:

Four Jays Group, founded over 50 years ago by the Worsfold family, was acquired by Heathcote Holdings in April 2024. Joining the Heathcote family allows Four Jays to offer a comprehensive package of wet and dry waste management services. Four Jays are leading toilet and welfare providers for events and commercial requirements.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team at Four Jays for an Accounts Assistant. Four Jays, part of the Heathcote Holdings group, is an integrated business supplying the needs of all types of welfare hire across the South East. The company prides itself on providing solutions to our clients promptly and professionally, whilst continuing to expand within a rapidly moving sector. We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, hardworking & enthusiastic individual to join our team as an accounts assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Invoicing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis using our hire software MCS
• Assisting the credit controller with debt collection and management
• Reconciling monies in
• Liaising closely with the hire desk
• All aspects of purchase ledger, including inputting of purchase invoices, reconciling statements, creating payments.
• Reconciling the company credit card
• Assisting with month end journals for prepayments, accruals and deferred income
• Assisting with other group tasks as and when required

About you:

Essential

• Experience of using Microsoft Word, excel and outlook
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work on an own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of using Xero accounting software preferred but not essential
• Experience of using a plant hire software preferred but not essential

Benefits:

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Credit Controller, Finance Officer, Payment Processing, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Payables, Purchase Ledger Assistant may also be considered for this role.