Accounts Assistant

Aspray Transport LTD; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics, Aspray Transport LTD, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its Finance Department. The role involves supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, managing payroll, and handling ledgers. Ideal candidates are experienced in finance functions and proficient in relevant software, offering a stable career path with training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent career development

Opportunity to obtain relevant qualifications

Ongoing support and training

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, sales and purchase ledger required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manage reconciliation of Balance Sheets and Cashbook.
• Assist in preparation of monthly payroll.

Skills

Payroll Management

Sales Ledger

Purchase Ledger

Microsoft Excel

Problem Solving

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.