Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Ceredigion with a starting salary of up to £26,000 per annum. The role includes processing invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with month-end closures. Ideal candidates will have IT literacy and a methodical approach. The position offers excellent career development with full training support towards an AAT qualification, along with a workplace pension and 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

20 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Access to AAT qualification training

Qualifications

• Recent or current experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Ability to process a high volume of invoices accurately.
• Experience in the motor industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and on time.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers.

Skills

IT literacy

Organised approach

Team player

Tools

SAGE 50 accounting software

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant required in Ceredigion: Starting salary up to £26,000 per annum pending experience and current earnings. Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Excellent career development prospects with a family-run multi-site car dealer group. Our client, a family-run multi-site car dealer group established across South West Wales, is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team in Cardigan, Ceredigion.

Reporting to the Accountant and working as part of a friendly accounts team, your duties will include:

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Assist with month-end closing procedures
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries

Requirements

To be eligible, you will ideally live within an easily commutable distance of Ceredigion and will need to hold recent or current experience working within a similar Accounts Payable Clerk role. You will need to be IT literate and have a methodical and organised approach, as well as being a team player. Experience working in the motor industry or with the SAGE 50 accounting software system would be advantageous, but is non-essential. A UK driving licence with minimal points is also required, as this position may occasionally require you to travel between sites within our client's group.

Benefits

• Starting salary up to £26,000 per annum pending experience and current earnings.
• Full support/training provided with access to training towards completing an AAT qualification.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• 20 days annual holiday allowance plus the 8 bank holidays, increasing after 5 years by an additional 3 days.
• Excellent career development prospects with a family-run multi-site car dealer group
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

How to apply

If you are interested in hearing more about this Accounts Assistant job in the Ceredigion area, please contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock at Perfect Placement Today.

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