Accounts Assistant

Winsearch; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Stafford is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a temporary ongoing contract, offering £15 per hour. The role involves processing invoices, liaising with various stakeholders, and producing daily financial reports. The ideal candidate will possess Accounts Assistant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. Flexible hours are essential to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or as an Accounts Assistant is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and ensure data integrity.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers professionally.
• Manage direct debit and supplier payment runs.
• Produce daily reports of income and sales summaries.
• Record incoming and outgoing payments.

Skills

Accounts Assistant experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Cannock
£15 per hour
Temporary ongoing contract
Monday to Thursday 8am-16:30
Friday 8am-1:30pm
37.5 hours per week

The Role

You will be required to carry out day to day accounting tasks to support the department and aim to achieve a high standard of work whilst ensuring data is handled with strict confidence.

Your duties will consist of but not be restricted to the following:

• Process purchase invoices, including price checking, statement checking and producing reports when required. (Training will be provided).
• Liaise with customers and suppliers whilst maintaining a professional manner.
• Aged creditors review and action.
• Direct Debit & Supplier payment runs
• Export of the employee expenses into GL
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Produce and send daily reports such as daily income, sales summaries. (Training will be provided).
• Record incoming and outgoing payments.
• Be willing to undertake any necessary training offered.
• Ensure you comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Good time keeping is essential and being ready to commence work at shift start times.
• Be flexible to undertake non-routine tasks or duties.

The Candidate

You will have the following skills, experiences, and attributes

• Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant experience is essential.
• You must be personable and be able to communicate with people of all levels and quick thinking within a pressurised environment.
• Quick thinking and able to problem solve/use own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with other departments as well as external suppliers.
• Excellent organisational, planning prioritisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and have a flexible approach to work to meet the requirements of both the finance team and the wider company.
• Flexible approach to hours to ensure deadlines met and finance department adequately staffed.

Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.