The Accounts Assistant will play a vital role in the accounting and finance department within the transport and distribution industry, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
Client Details
Our client are a well-known, multi-million turnover brand in the Liverpool area. They are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their business on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will require someone who is fast paced and can multi-task. The successful person will need skills in AP/AR/Payroll.
Description
Joining an amazing small team, you will be a key hire for the business and will be a central to ensuring that the team and accounts function work efficiently and seamlessly.
If you love working in a varied role, this is something that is going to appeal...here is a deeper dive into your duties
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Accounts Payable:
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Ensure timely supplier payments within agreed terms, managing a budget of £40 million annually.
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Process invoices accurately, verifying and approving expenditures.
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Oversee Purchase Order processing, investigating and addressing non-budgeted spend.
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Handle staff expense payments and address queries in line with budget guidelines.
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Accounts Receivable and Cash Management:
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Manage credit control and resolve queries for revenue streams totalling £50 million annually.
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Liaise with external customers to secure timely payments.
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Highlight and escalate outstanding debts, implementing recovery steps for aged debt.
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Allocate cash and post bank transactions.
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Reconcile bank statements with the general ledger.
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Payroll:
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Accurately process monthly payroll runs for two legal entities using an outsourced provider.
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Collaborate with HR to process new starters, leavers, and amendments.
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Review payroll computations for accuracy, perform variance analysis, and submit data to HMRC.
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Manage monthly pension scheme submissions, including auto-enrolment and leaver processing.
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Post payroll journals, ensuring alignment with the General Ledger.
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Address confidential payroll queries prompt
Profile
To be successful in this role, you will already have worked in a varied accounts assistant function and have exposure to AP, AR and payroll
In addition you will have experience and a background within the following:
- An educational background in finance, accounting or a related field.
- Understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Job Offer
The fantastic benefits on offer include:
- 32-35k (d.o.e)
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
- Pension
- Enhanced Sickness Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption allowances.
- Life Assurance
- Free On-Site Parking
- Medicash (salary sacrifice)
- Holiday Buy-Out Scheme (salary sacrifice)
- On-Site Gym
- Cycle to Work (salary sacrifice)