Accounts Assistant

Apelson Appliances UK Ltd; Normanton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading trade wholesaler of kitchen appliances, where you'll play a vital role in finance during a maternity cover. This position involves managing purchase ledgers, handling supplier inquiries, and ensuring accurate accounting practices using Sage 50. You'll collaborate closely with team members and contribute to month-end processes while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're a proactive individual with strong numerical abilities and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Sage and MS products, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Good numerical skills and ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger activities and ensure timely invoice approvals.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Numerical Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Sage

MS Office Suite

Job description

Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Apelson Appliances UK Ltd

Posted 1 day ago

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Full Job Description

Apelson Appliances is a trade wholesaler and online retailer of built-in kitchen appliances, such as ovens, hobs, extractors, fridges, freezers, and wine coolers. The business also provides after-sales warranty and servicing for its own products and for external parties.

The role is to assist in Finance and support the team during a maternity leave for a 9-month period.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase ledger activities, ensuring timely approval of purchase invoices.
• Dealing promptly with supplier enquiries around invoicing and payment.
• Accurate input and coding of purchase and sales ledger invoices into our Sage 50 accounting package.
• Credit control activities, including regularly liaising with customers to collect outstanding payments for invoices.
• Processing staff expenses and assisting with the reconciliation of company card statements.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Monitoring and clearing the accounts inbox daily.
• Assist with other ad hoc accounting and finance activities where necessary.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Sage and other MS products, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Team player who works effectively with others at all levels.
• Good numerical skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Able to work on own initiative and under pressure.
• Flexible approach to work requirements and workloads.