Accounts Assistant

KCR; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 9-month FTC in Sunderland. This role involves processing invoices, journal entries, and assisting in various accounting tasks. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and experience in a similar role within manufacturing. AAT qualification and knowledge of SAP are beneficial. This position provides an opportunity for professional development in a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver information in a concise manner.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience of a similar role within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing invoices and journal entries.
• Assist in the completion of the month end accounting pack.
• Complete the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to challenge and educate colleagues

Proactive approach to change

Ability to manage workload and deadlines

Accuracy in reports

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Excellent inter-personal skills

Interest in self-development

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be supporting this fantastic client in their search for an Accounts Assistant. This is a 9 month FTC to start asap. You will be reporting into the Management Accountant, working within a small finance team, you will be responsible for the processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis. Sector: Manufacturing.

Your Responsibilities :-

• Responsible for processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis.
• Completion and analysis of the daily sales report
• Assist in the completion of the month end accounting pack
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit pack
• Input of journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist in all budget and business plan submissions
• Assist in the creation of new parts to verify BOMs and costs.
• Complete the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Ensure a safe working environment and excellent housekeeping standards
• Other duties commensurate to the role

The client is looking for someone with:-

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver information in a concise manner.
• Ability to challenge, train and educate work colleges in a constructive manner regarding all financial matters.
• A proactive approach to change with an ability to manage own workload and deadlines.
• Ability to work meet strict deadlines and exceed under pressure
• Accuracy in all areas and reports
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Excellent inter-personal skills and relationship building with non-financial departments
• A keen interest in self-development

It would be beneficial for the candidate to have:-

• A sound understanding and working knowledge of SAP
• Working knowledge of UK regulatory standards, including IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley
• AAT qualification
• A high level of experience and knowledge of basic accounting
• Experience of a similar role within manufacturing