Assistant Accountant

Plymouth Industries, Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Accounts Payable across multiple store locations, ensuring timely processing of vendor payments, and maintaining accurate account reconciliations. You will collaborate closely with the Controller and the accounting team, contributing to the financial integrity of the organization. If you have a strong background in accounting, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality and professionalism, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with 3 years of related experience.
• Strong skills in accounts payable and account reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable for multiple store locations and process vendor payments.
• Review employee expense reports and maintain account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice Verification

Expense Report Processing

Account Reconciliation

Customer Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The position of Assistant Accountant is responsible for collaborating with the Controller and other Accounting team members to successfully execute various accounting tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform Accounts Payable functions for three (3) store locations including verifying invoices, reviewing purchase orders, and processing payments to vendors.
• Review and update the unvouchered items weekly to keep payables up to date.
• Review and process employee expense reports per Company guidelines.
• Complete daily billing by matching the daily shipments with the correct freight charges to ensure each shipment is billed correctly.
• Provide backup as needed.
• Maintain monthly account reconciliations and review any discrepancies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the Company Safety policies.
• Adhere to the Company CARE Initiative: Commit, Accountability, Responsiveness, Effort.
• Adhere to the Company Core Values: Impress The Customer, Performance Driven, Quality In All We Do, Act With Integrity And Professionalism, Collaborative Continuous Improvement, and Be Safe.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents and reports. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

A background and drug screening will be conducted for employment purposes.