Accounts Assistant

Aspray Transport LTD; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its Finance Department. You will support the preparation of monthly management accounts while covering key finance functions like payroll and ledgers. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll and ledger management, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers a permanent career opportunity with training and development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and support

Relevant qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, sales and purchase ledger in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages, particularly Excel.
• Able to manage cash and deal with queries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of Balance Sheets and Cashbook.
• Management of petty cash.
• Assisting in preparation of the monthly payroll.
• Covering for Sales and Purchase Ledger tasks.
• Supporting management in streamlining department processes.

Skills

Payroll management

Sales ledger management

Purchase ledger management

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

Aspray24 is a well-established privately run, family business, with a strong national network throughout the UK, specialising in next day delivery, logistics and International Transport, established for over 30 years, employing nearly 800 staff.

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our established Finance Department. Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts and also provide cover for the key components of the finance function, in particular payroll, sales ledger and purchase ledger.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will also be responsible for:

• Reconciliation of Balance Sheets, Cashbook, Credit Card and Intercompany postings.
• Management of petty cash.
• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly payroll.
• Providing cover for Sales and Purchase Ledger, including posting cash and dealing with queries that should arise.
• Supporting the Finance Director and Management Accountant in streamlining department procedures and introducing efficiencies.
• Posting of cash and preparation of imports to Confidential Invoice Discounting facility.
• Fixed asset depreciation calculation and postings.

The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll, sales and purchase ledger working within a fast paced environment and can work comfortably on Microsoft Packages in particular Microsoft Excel and Spreadsheets. Experience with Sage Line 50 would be useful although not essential. This is a permanent opportunity working Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am - 5:30pm. In return, Aspray24 offers an excellent career development, the opportunity to obtain relevant qualifications, ongoing support and training.