Read more

Screen Services (NE) Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

Free on-site parking

4 weeks holiday + public holidays

Job summary

Screen Services (NE) Ltd in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Accounts, Purchasing/Admin Assistant to join a small, busy office on a full-time basis. The role covers sales invoicing, purchasing, debtor/creditor management and general admin support, with 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm.

Essential is up-to-date experience in a similar role, with Sage knowledge preferred and strong Excel/Office skills. Salary discussed at interview; benefits include Nest pension, 4 weeks holiday plus public

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Accounts/Purchasing/Admin role is essential.
• Working knowledge of Sage or similar accounting systems is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Check and send Sales invoices.
• Process credit notes and manage customer debit notes.
• Handle material purchasing and related duties.
• Manage Debtors and Creditors.
• Perform monthly credit card reconciliation.
• Assist with accounts queries.
• Answer incoming calls and manage reception.
• Assist Business & Finance Manager with adhoc duties.
• Oversee other general administration duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Tools

Sage accounting

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Accounts, Purchasing/Admin Assistant to work within a small busy office on a full-time basis. Hours of work are 37 per week, days of work are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Accounts Qualifications are desirable but not essential, however it is essential that applicants have up to date experience within a similar role, preferably with working knowledge of Sage accounting systems (or similar). Must possess excellent computer skills and be conversant in using Microsoft packages, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook (email). Main duties and responsibilities include:

• -Checking and sending Sales invoices.
• -Processing credit notes and managing customer debit notes.
• -Material purchasing and related duties.
• -Managing Debtors, Creditors.
• -Monthly Credit Card reconciliation.
• -Assisting with accounts queries.
• -Answering Incoming calls and managing reception.
• -Assisting the Business & Finance Manager with any adhoc duties that may be required.
• -Any other general administration duties as required.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with internal staff and customers in a professional manner using a variety of communication methods - face to face, telephone and email.

Attention to detail, focus and accuracy are essential attributes for this role, along with the ability to organise and prioritise workloads. Those applicants successful in securing an interview may be asked to perform some basic tests. Further information will be provided prior to interview.

We offer the NEST pension scheme (optional), 4 weeks holiday per annum + all Public Holidays, free on-site parking and very easy access to both metro and bus routes. Salary to be discussed at interview depending on experience.

It is essential that applicants have the relevant experience and skills to be able to perform in this role, otherwise please do not apply as your application will not be considered. We will not make a response to applicants who do not have the relevant skills and experience required.