Accounts Assistant

Office Angles UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join their team in Northampton. The role involves supporting multiple departments in a collaborative environment, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience with SAP and a proactive attitude. This full-time position offers a salary between £30,000 and £33,000, with a start date in November.

Qualifications

• Experience using SAP is essential for this position.
• Experience using iController is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Answer emails and phone calls in a timely manner, ensuring accurate data entry and distribution of information.
• Communicate with customers to an exceptional standard, consistently exceeding expectations through proactive engagement and dedicated support.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure all billing in raised in line with the company's requirements.
• Prepare and communicate monthly figures to customers and buying groups via the sales team.
• Support month-end processes including reconciliations and journal entries (bank, stock, accruals, prepayments).
• Maintain and update pricing files within SAP and manage credit control processes using iController.
• Handle customer complaints within agreed timeframes, manage insurance claim payments and notify relevant parties of complaints received from retailers.
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC and Customs regulations, including timely reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the Manager to prioritise workload and maintain/update internal procedures, policies, and customer sales documentation.
• Assist the sales team with sample requests, stock monitoring, pallet unloading, and exhibition preparation.
• Manage office supplies (stationery, cleaning products, etc.) to maintain a productive work environment.
• Keep an up-to-date log of company renewables (e.g. car plans, insurance, compliance testing).
• Perform General Ledger accounting and month-end close activities.
• Track and report on transport costs as required.
• Update and monitor Customer Trading Agreements in line with agreed targets.
• Review and maintain forecast files, highlighting variances as they arise.
• Monitor packaging usage and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Experience using SAP

Experience using iController

Tools

SAP

iController

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location: Northampton

Job Type: Full time (Maternity Cover)

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Salary: Between £30,000 - £33,000 DOE

Start date: November

We're on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a fantastic team in Northampton. This is more than just a numbers role - it's a chance to become an integral part of a collaborative office environment where you will support multiple departments and help drive smooth operations. If you're an accounts professional seeking your next challenge, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Key Responsibilities

• Answer emails and phone calls in a timely manner, ensuring accurate data entry and distribution of information
• Communicate with customers to an exceptional standard, consistently exceeding expectations through proactive engagement and dedicated support
• Process vendor invoices and ensure all billing in raised in line with the company's requirements
• Prepare and communicate monthly figures to customers and buying groups via the sales team
• Support month-end processes including reconciliations and journal entries (bank, stock, accruals, prepayments)
• Maintain and update pricing files within SAP and manage credit control processes using iController
• Handle customer complaints within agreed timeframes, manage insurance claim payments and notify relevant parties of complaints received from retailers
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC and Customs regulations, including timely reporting
• Collaborate closely with the Manager to prioritise workload and maintain/update internal procedures, policies, and customer sales documentation
• Assist the sales team with sample requests, stock monitoring, pallet unloading, and exhibition preparation
• Manage office supplies (stationery, cleaning products, etc.) to maintain a productive work environment
• Keep an up-to-date log of company renewables (e.g. car plans, insurance, compliance testing)
• Perform General Ledger accounting and month-end close activities
• Track and report on transport costs as required
• Update and monitor Customer Trading Agreements in line with agreed targets
• Review and maintain forecast files, highlighting variances as they arise
• Monitor packaging usage and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Whilst this role has a strong finance focus, - you'll be joining a very small, close-knit team, so flexibility and a team-oriented mindset are essential.
• We're looking for a team player who's not only skilled in accounts but also eager to get involved in other areas of the business and support colleagues.
• As part of a small team, you'll have the opportunity to work across departments -so adaptability, collaboration and a positive attitude are key.

Skills and qualifications

• Experience using SAP is essential for this position
• Experience using iController is desirable but not essential

How to Apply

Please apply with your up to date CV or email [e-mail] for more information

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