Accounts Assistant

Jago Consultants; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jago Consultants are seeking an Accounts Administrator / Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant for an Automotive client in the Portsmouth area. You will support the Head Office Accounts Manager with high volumes of supplier invoices and month-end processes.

The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, be proactive, and possess solid IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook). Salary circa £25,000–£28,000, Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Competent with MS Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Enter invoices onto the Purchase Ledger Dynamics system.
• Investigate discrepancies with departments or suppliers.
• Verify and update supplier bank details.
• Adhere to procedures for new supplier accounts.
• Run monthly supplier payments.
• Handle petty cash and assist Sales Ledger.
• Assist Credit Control and post sales remittances.
• Maintain stationery supplies; support staff inductions.
• Support H&S and compliance filing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Dynamics

Job description

I am working with an Automotive client in the Portsmouth area who have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Administrator / Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant. We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head Office Accounts Manager to ensure financial controls are maintained through effective processing and reconciling of high volumes of supplier invoices.

• Ensuring invoices are correctly processed
• Processing invoices onto the Purchase Ledger Dynamics system
• Liaise with relevant department and supplier on discrepancies
• Ensuring bank details for suppliers are verified and updated
• Ensuring procedures for new supplier account creation are followed
• Monthly supplier payment runs
• Petty Cash
• Assist with Sales Ledger
• Assist with Credit Control
• Posting sales remittances
• Maintain stationery supplies
• Assist with staff inductions
• H&S and Compliance filing

In addition the ideal candidate will:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to prioritise own work load
• Ability to follow instructions/procedures
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook

You must have proven experience in a similar role. You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, have excellent communication skills and problem solving.

Salary Range: circa £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00 pm with ½ an hour unpaid lunch.

Note: Late finish last working day of the month to ensure all month end procedures are complete

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays – increase with time served.