Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in the manufacturing sector is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Scunthorpe. This temporary position involves managing transactions, bank accounts, and ledgers while ensuring effective accounting practices. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting, proficiency in accounting software, and excellent analytical skills. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity for a permanent position in the future.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive leadership

Opportunity for permanent role

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage company's transactional recording.
• Handle bank account management and reconciliations.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a team in Scunthorpe. This temporary role requires a professional with expertise in industrial/manufacturing accounting and finance.

Client Details

A small-sized organisation operating within the industrial/manufacturing sector, focusing on delivering quality and efficiency in its operations. The company is committed to maintaining high standards in its accounting and finance practices.

Description

• Temporary appointment to cover responsibility for the company's transactional recording.
• Management of the company bank account, including recording of receipts and payments and bank reconciliations.
• Management of the company purchase ledger, including supplier management, invoice posting, supplier payments and statement reconciliations.
• Management of the company sales ledger, including credit control and debt collection, query resolution, credit insurance management and customer statement distribution.
• Management of the invoice discounting facility, including submission of sales invoices and credit notes.
• Analysis of monthly credit card expenditure.
• Perform any other tasks as required by the business.

Profile

• A strong background in accounting and finance within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Offer

Why Apply? Chance to join a business on an exciting journey of systems and operational change. Direct exposure to the FCFlexible working hours and supportive leadership. Opportunity for the role to convert to permanent.