Accounts Assistant

Novatech Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novatech Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their collaborative accounts team. This varied role encompasses key accounting tasks, from validating invoices to liaising with suppliers, all while contributing to a dynamic work environment at a top-rated company.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health plan scheme

Upskilling apprenticeship training

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Social and wellbeing events

Hybrid working after training period

Great breakout room

Kitchen and shower facilities

Qualifications

• Well-rounded Accounts Assistant with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in dealing with numbers and sensitive data.
• Genuine interest in analyzing information.

Responsibilities

• Validating purchase ledger invoices and posting them into the accounting system.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues to resolve queries.
• Managing import processes of purchase ledger transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in an accounts department

Familiarity with accounting systems

Job description

We have a great opportunity for someone to support our accounts team with key accounting tasks, to ensure the smooth running of the department.

A bit about the role:

This is a really varied role to keep the perfect candidate on their toes! Some of the key duties include:

• Validating purchase ledger invoices, posting them into company accounts system.
• Coding purchase ledger transactions, dealing with additional accounting treatment required.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues to resolve queries professionally and efficiently.
• Approving and reviewing external affiliate transactions.
• Managing the import process of purchase ledger transactions into the relevant software.
• Providing additional support to accounts payable and accounts receivable, as required. Including managing supplier payments, posting and reconciliation of cashbook transactions and provide accounts payable performance reporting.

What we need from the right person:

We’re after a well-rounded Accounts Assistant with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.

You’ll be comfortable working with numbers and sensitive data, and you’ll have a sharp eye for detail and a genuine interest in analysing information.

Our accounts team is passionate, collaborative, and well-respected across the business. We’re looking for someone who shares that passion and brings strong communication and interpersonal skills to the table.

Previous experience in an accounts department is essential, along with familiarity with accounting systems and terminology.

This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting a new challenge in their finance career, with the introduction of a new accounts system, it's a really exciting time to join the team. In summary, this is a really interesting accounts support role where you can make a difference to the team and our wider business.

What working at Novatech means for you:

There are heaps of other perks when working for us! For starters, we’re a top 100 company to work for in the South East, as voted by our amazing staff via the Best Companies engagement survey.

We jam to music while we work and embrace a non-corporate vibe. We believe that when you can be your authentic self, whilst working with some cool people, that you enjoy your work more and take greater pride in what you do.

We’re all about your wellbeing and regularly organise team events, employee awards, and charity dos. We also care about the environment and have won awards for our efforts, which include being a net positive business (meaning we put more energy back into the grid than we use – which we are super proud of!).

As part of our hybrid working arrangements, you'll initially be working in the office everyday for at least the first month to complete your induction training, after this, you'll be working in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week. We are really lucky as we have good transport links to the office for when you come in, alongside free staff parking and a lockable bike shed for if you drive or ride.

Our benefits in a nutshell:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the chance to buy additional days)
• Health plan scheme
• Upskilling apprenticeship training
• Cycle to work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts
• Social and wellbeing events
• Hybrid working (after training period)
• A great breakout room
• Kitchen and shower facilities

About us:

Gaming and retail are just a small part of what we do. Novatech also work heavily in the B2B sector with some of the largest and most respected names in a range of industries. Whether it’s supporting businesses with their remote workforce, transforming maritime companies with life-saving training simulators or implementing practical Deep Learning Systems into the businesses of tomorrow, there’s no end to the amount of fascinating and cutting-edge projects that we are involved in (some of which we can’t tell you about, yet). Pretty cool, right? Get involved and help develop the future of our business…and yourself at the same time!