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Accounts Assistant

Hays PLC

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 28,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established family-run business in the construction industry is on the lookout for a dedicated Accounts Assistant. This role offers the chance to join a friendly team focused on excellence and future growth. You will be responsible for managing purchase and sales ledgers, processing payroll, and ensuring accurate financial records. With flexibility for full or part-time hours, this position not only promises a competitive salary but also a supportive work environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are self-motivated with a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexibility to work part-time
Holidays
Pension
Free parking on site

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in Payroll and Accounts is essential.
  • Proficient use of Sage 50, Excel, and Word required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain purchase ledger and process invoices using Sage Line 50.
  • Handle payroll processing and HMRC submissions.

Skills

Payroll Management
Accounts Management
Sage 50
Excel
Organisational Skills

Tools

Sage Line 50
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Job description

Accounts Assistant, Full or Part time, £24k-£28k dependant on experience, Sheffield, Permanent


Your new company

We are currently working with a well-established, family-run business in the construction industry, dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services while fostering lasting relationships with the company's staff, customers, and suppliers.

As they focus on future growth, this company is now seeking a motivated individual who shares their commitment to excellence. They are looking to appoint an all-round Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. You will be joining a small friendly team, so enthusiasm and attention to detail is key.


Your new role

In your role as Accounts Assistant, you will maintain the purchase ledger on Sage Line 50, ensuring invoices match purchase orders and delivery notes, and process them into the system.

You will reconcile supplier balances to statements, prepare supplier payments for authorisation, process bank transactions, and reconcile bank accounts.

You will also maintain the sales ledger and credit control function by processing sales invoices and chasing outstanding debts, assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns on Sage, and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Within the payroll element of the role, you will be responsible for processing weekly and monthly wages, filing submissions to HMRC and pension schemes, reconciling payments to HMRC, managing holidays and holiday entitlements, and drafting contracts of employment for approval.


What you'll need to succeed

You must be able to demonstrate:

  1. Extensive experience in Payroll and Accounts
  2. Proficient use of Sage 50, Excel and Word
  3. Self-motivation and organisational skills, coupled with the ability to work well in a team

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.

Flexibility to work part-time - 4 days a week or full-time hours.

Holidays, pension and free parking on site.


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