ACCOUNTS/FINANCE ASSISTANT

THM Employment Ltd; Watton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in the UK is seeking an Accounts/Finance Assistant to support their Accounts team. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include handling ledgers, reconciliations, and assisting with reports. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and be AAT qualified or studying. Benefits include annual leave and a departmental bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave of 28 days

Departmental bonus scheme

Pension

Staff trade discount

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft products required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Accounts Manager.
• Handle sales and purchase ledgers.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with reports and KPIs for management.
• Take customer credit card payments.

Skills

Computer literacy

Understanding of double entry accounting

Organised and hardworking

Multi-tasking ability

Literacy and numerical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Discretion and reliability

Education

AAT qualified or studying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Accounts/Finance Assistant - £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience). Must be able to start straight away. 6 month fixed term contract minimum. Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Our client is a family run business with 50 years experience in their industry. As one of the country\'s leading suppliers/wholesalers in our industry, delivering exceptional customer service is the top priority. We pride ourselves on the quality of our own brands and the selection of other well known brands and products.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Role Description

The role is to provide support to the Accounts team. The team works in a fast moving environment where attention to detail and service levels are paramount.

Reporting directly to: Accounts Manager

Responsibilities

• Closely assist and support the Assistant Accounts Manager
• Sales ledger, Purchase ledger, General ledger – accounts system and spreadsheets
• Cash/Bank reconciliations, Process Company Credit Card statements and associated nominal postings, Key Account Sales Ledger receipt processing, Key Account Sales Ledger transaction control, Balance sheet and P&L reconciliation
• Assist with daily/monthly reports and KPI\'s for Management (e.g., Transport analysis, daily sales, etc.)
• Taking customer credit card payments and responding to sales ledger queries

Skills & Abilities

• Fully computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft products
• Understanding of double entry and Trial Balance desired
• Highly organised and hardworking
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• A good level of literacy and numerical skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communicator
• Ability to be discreet, diplomatic, reliable and trustworthy
• The department is made up of several sections, so a willingness to be part of the entire team and assist with cover for holiday/sickness/busy times is essential

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred
• AAT qualified or studying for Excel Intermediate

Additional information

• Annual leave 28 days including statutory holidays (plus Length of Service incremental increases)
• Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm with a 30 minute paid lunch break
• Benefits: Departmental Bonus scheme, Pension, Staff trade discount, free parking

This is an immediate start, so if you have the experience and skillset then please apply by either emailing your CV or calling Teresa