Accounts Assistant

Wireshop; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This entry-level role offers the chance to engage in cashbook management, payment processing, and various finance activities within a supportive environment. You'll be instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency while working closely with both internal and external stakeholders. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their careers in finance. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and a company pension scheme, as you contribute to the company's mission of providing affordable housing solutions.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance

Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles involving banking and cashbook management.
• AAT Level 2/3 qualification or willingness to pursue accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cashbook posting and bank reconciliations.
• Process payments and manage the Treasury inbox efficiently.

Skills

Banking experience

Cashbook management

Purchase ledger experience

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 2/3 qualification

Tools

Accounting software

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Job Introduction

MJ Gleeson plc is a medium-sized housebuilder listed on the London Stock Exchange. The business operates across 2 main divisions, Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Land. Gleeson Homes specialises in low-cost house building, providing new homes to young people and low-income families in the North of England and the Midlands, helping to get first-time buyers onto the housing ladder. Gleeson Land specialises in land promotion, securing attractive residential planning consents mainly in the South of England, which ultimately helps to provide new homes in areas where housing need is high.

Main Responsibilities

1. Cashbook management
   • Daily cashbook posting for all of the Group's bank accounts
   • Daily reporting of cash balances and variances against forecast
   • Daily and monthly bank reconciliations
2. Payment processing
   • Raising bank payments ensuring these are approved in line with the Group's delegated levels of authority and finance policies
   • Raising purchase ledger and subcontractor ledger weekly and monthly payment runs and working with the Accounts Payable team to deal with queries
   • Administering the Treasury inbox to ensure payment requests are processed on a timely basis and queries from across the business are dealt with promptly
3. Other Finance Activities
   • Preparing and submitting the CIS returns together with the statements of deductions
   • Posting credit card transactions and ensuring that statements are kept up to date

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a Finance role involving banking, cashbook, and/or purchase ledger
• AAT Level 2/3 qualification or willingness to work towards an accountancy qualification
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude to work with internal and external stakeholders, including senior finance team members
• Strong IT skills (MS Office) and experience with accounting software
• Ability to meet deadlines, including month-end closes, with attention to detail
• Motivated, with a strong work ethic and willingness to engage in opportunities

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance
• Share Purchase Plan

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Accounting