I am recruiting an experienced, Purchase Ledger-focused Accounts Assistant to join a successful family owned and managed business based on the Wirral.
This is an exciting time to join the business as they go through a period of growth, transformation and rebranding. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a varied purchase ledger/accounts role with great progression paths within a friendly and thriving Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, working to strict deadlines whilst always maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. An organised, confident communicator with the ability to work both independently and part of a team.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Purchase ledger
- Accurately match, code and entering 500-800+ invoices a month using Sage 50 and bespoke project management systems.
- Set up new supplier accounts & maintain existing account details within Sage 50.
- Processing subcontract invoices under CIS.
- Export and import invoices into Sage 50 using CSV files.
- Monthly supplier invoice reconciliation & assist in weekly payment list.
- Liaising with suppliers and resolving queries
Monthly Project Costing
- Process and enter monthly project costs, including stock issues, returns & labour hours using excel.
General Accounts Duties
- Place online orders via company credit card.
- Process credit card payments & receipts.
- Maintain and order company stationary as required.
- Petty Cash.
- Dealing with internal and external queries in a professional and detailed manner to resolve queries quickly.
- Other accounts duties as required.
Key Requirements
- Experience in a previous, similar role
- Proficient use of accounts software, preferably Sage.
- Exceptional communication skills - written and oral.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Confident use of Microsoft office, especially Excel.
- AAT qualified or working towards would be desirable but not essential.
Benefits
- 25 days increasing to 30 with service
- Pension scheme
- Pay awards with career progression plans
- Hours: 8.00am-4.30pm (3.15pm on a Friday)
- Social, family run, supportive culture
DJ/0508
Accounts Assistant
Bromborough
£25-27k