A great opportunity has arisen with a Thirsk based business looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their busy team. This is a varied position with a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Purchase ledger processing and account reconciliation
- Process weekly payroll for 70+ employees
- Manage a high volume of data on a weekly basis
- Prepare weekly and Monthly payment runs via BACS
- Assist with month and year end accounting
- Processing simple accounts journals for regular non-ledger transactions and other basic bookkeeping tasks
- Acting as a point of contact for customers, clients or suppliers via email & over the phone.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, have great administrative and clerical skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have:
- Confidence to communicate effectively and accurately with a wide range of people, from senior management to customers and suppliers
- Proficiency in computer programs, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
- Ability to use basic accounting software (experience with Sage Payroll and Microsoft AX desirable but not essential, full training will be given)
- Professional and flexible approach and attitude
- Understand responsibilities with regards to confidentiality
- Prioritise own workload
- Work in close liaison and support other team members, which may include providing cover when required
- Additional duties at a comparable level of responsibility may be allocated to the post/post holder
For more information on this position, please speak to Nicola Walker at Si Recruitment