We are currently working on behalf of a successful business supplying to manufacturing businesses across multiple sectors for over 15 years.
They have established themselves as a trusted partner across many leading organisations and brands, achieving success by offering the highest quality standards and service levels that exceed clients expectations.
They are now looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant, who has exposure within the manufacturing industry and has a keen eye for detail & accuracy.
Salary £35,000 - £40,000, Hours 9am – 5pm with 1 day working from home. 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities – Senior Accounts Assistant
- Checking and matching Purchase Invoices to PO & Receipt
- Preparing monthly Supplier Bacs payments for review and approval
- Preparing Creditor Reconciliations to Statements
- Checking Sales Invoices before sending to Customers
- Ensuring that due and overdue amounts from Customers are collected in a timely manner
- Posting all bank receipts and payments, and AP/AR transactions onto Sage/Xero
- Maintaining Accruals & Prepayments lists
- Payroll – Liaising with Senior Managers & Payroll Bureau, for the preparation of monthly payroll data for processing
- Submission of HMRC Returns including those for VAT & Payroll etc
- Preparing Reports for Senior Managers
- Developing and managing financial systems/policies
- Preparing a monthly Trial Balance for Group CFO
- Performing audits of departments within the organisation
- Demonstrate understanding of products, machine capabilities & customer expectations
Experience / Qualifications required
- Part Qualified Accountant
- Experience in gained within a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Officer role within the manufacturing industry
- Knowledge & Implementation of online Sage/Xero/Similar Accounts Package
- Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of MRP systems
- Experienced in Payroll & VAT