We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant

Unity Doors; Newent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the door manufacturing sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Newent. The role includes responsibilities in credit control, reconciliation of accounts, and payroll administration. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in managing financial processes. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and extensive benefits including holiday allowances and pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts portal

Employee assistance programme

Discount on door products

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control and Debt Collection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Credit control and debt collection to ensure timely payments.
• Reconciliation of payments and managing the debtors ledger.
• Supporting the Finance Director in financial trend analysis.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Credit Control

Payroll Administration

Microsoft Office

Organization

Job description

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We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant, Newent

Client:

Unity Doors

Location:

Newent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

WE’RE RECRUITING FOR AN ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Unity Doors is a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of composite and timber doorsets and accessories. We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team based at our head office in Newent, Gloucestershire.

• Reporting to:Finance Director
• Location: Head office in Newent, Gloucestershire
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, hours per week, to with a finish on a Friday
• Salary: Dependent on experience – Up to £33,000 per annum
• Benefits: Up to 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, life assurance, retail discounts portal, employee assistance programme, discount on door products

We’re looking to appoint someone as soon as possible, so please forward CVs stating your salary expectation, notice period, and highlighting your strengths.

Key Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Credit Control of the business, including daily chasing of accounts for payment ensuring customer payments are received within agreed credit terms.
• Reconciliation of payments to remittances received and valuations issued.
• Applying for and reviewing credit limits.
• Managing the end-to-end debtors ledger.
• Liaising with other departments to resolve customer invoice queries quickly and efficiently.
• Reconciliation of banks and finance facilities monthly.
• Weekly liaison with banks to ensure compliance processes are followed.
• Review of company retention ledger and liaising with customers to ensure payment schedules are met.
• Payroll administration for hourly paid employees, including reconciliation of weekly hours and overtime reports.
• Supporting the Finance Director in monthly sales and financial trend analysis.
• Completing monthly CIS returns and assisting with quarterly VAT returns.
• Supporting ad-hoc duties, project work, and audits as required.

Must-have Skills, Abilities & Characteristics

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with negotiation ability.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience in Credit Control and Debt Collection.
• Experience with Payroll administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Highly organized and adaptable to business demands.
• Positive attitude and drive to succeed.