Accounts Assistant

Aspray Transport LTD; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics company in Willenhall seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant for its Finance Department. In this role, you will support management accounts preparation, manage payroll, and handle sales and purchase ledgers. Proven experience in payroll and a good command of Microsoft Excel are essential. This permanent position offers growth opportunities and training during standard work hours, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing support and training

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processes and procedures.
• Ability to manage sales and purchase ledger tasks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Balance Sheets and Cashbook.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly payroll.
• Support Management Accountant with financial tasks.

Skills

Experience in payroll

Sales and purchase ledger experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

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.