Accounts Assistant

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% matched pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

Pratap Partnership Ltd based in Rotherham is seeking an Experienced Accounts Assistant to join a friendly, well-regarded finance team in a manufacturing business. The role centers on Accounts Payable but spans broader finance duties to develop skills and experience.

Key duties include processing invoices, matching POs, supplier payments, payroll support, and cross-functional cover across the ledger and cashbook.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or bookkeeping, ideally with Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable.
• Organised, accurate and confident using Excel, able to manage workload and support colleagues.
• AAT or AAT study would be advantageous, as would payroll experience and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, match POs and reconcile supplier statements
• Prepare supplier payment runs and deal with supplier queries
• Support payroll administration, including overtime, absence and holiday information
• Provide cover across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control and Cashbook
• Support month-end and year-end activities
• Work closely with the Finance Director, Financial Accountant and Management Accountant
• Maintain accurate records and support audit requirements
• Help collate and maintain recycling and environmental compliance data
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets using Excel
• Get involved in process improvements and ad hoc finance projects

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Organisation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

AAT or AAT study

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Experienced Accounts Assistant required for a business based in Rotherham:

• A well-established company with an excellent reputation and good staff retention.
• Strong order book and profitable!
• A knowledgeable, supportive finance team.
• Regular opportunities to learn and develop.
• 6% matched pension | 25 days holiday

This is a roleoffering plenty of variety and the opportunity to build your finance experience within a successful manufacturing business.

Your core responsibility will be Accounts Payable, but this is a much broader role than a traditional Purchase Ledger position.

• Process invoices, match POs and reconcile supplier statements
• Prepare supplier payment runs and deal with supplier queries
• Support payroll administration, including overtime, absence and holiday information
• Provide cover across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control and Cashbook
• Support month-end and year-end activities
• Work closely with the Finance Director, Financial Accountant and Management Accountant
• Maintain accurate records and support audit requirements
• Help collate and maintain recycling and environmental compliance data
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets using Excel
• Get involved in process improvements and ad hoc finance projects

You will need;

• Previous accounts or bookkeeping experience, ideally with a good understanding of Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable.
• You will be organised, accurate and confident using Excel, with the ability to manage your own workload while being happy to support colleagues across the wider Finance team.
• AAT or AAT study would be advantageous, as would experience of payroll, an ERP system
• Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and keen to develop in a varied finance role.