Accounts Assistant

JCB; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join JCB as an Accounts Assistant and become a pivotal part of our Finance function. In this role, you will manage supplier queries, enhance efficiency in accounts payable processes, and contribute to month-end reconciliations in a supportive team environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

Visits by dentist and optician

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts with high street retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or early finance career stage.
• Eagerness to work within a team and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary contact for suppliers regarding invoice queries.
• Reviewing and resolving unmatched invoices.
• Supporting month-end processes for accuracy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Accountability

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

The Opportunity - Accounts Assistant

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About the role:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will liaise closely with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve your objectives. As a key point of contact for the Business Unit’s Finance function, you will need to be approachable, knowledgeable, and able to advise and respond to queries in a professional and courteous manner.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and future development opportunities.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Acting as the primary contact for suppliers regarding invoice and payment queries.
• Reviewing and resolving parked (unmatched) invoices.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to improve accounts payable processes and drive efficiency.
• Producing daily and weekly KPI reporting.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments related to committed purchase orders and parked/unmatched invoices.
  
  
  

This will be suited to you if

• You have experience in a similar role or are at the early stages of a career in finance.
• You're eager to work within an established team and contribute to continuous improvement.
• You enjoy problem-solving, challenging the status quo, and developing more efficient practices.
• You're personally accountable, able to organise and prioritise your workload, and pay close attention to detail.
  
  
  

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [e-mail], and a member of the team will be in touch.

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