Accounts Assistant

Job Title:Accounts Assistant

Location: Sunderland

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time (Monday - Friday, 9-5pm)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About Our Client:

Our client is a family-run business with seven entities, currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team of four. As an integral part of their organisation, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of their day-to-day financial operations.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary package
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Convenient office-based location

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy in timesheets, preparing payroll spreadsheets, processing payroll in the software, and conducting payroll reconciliation
• Perform bank reconciliation on a weekly and monthly basis for seven bank accounts
• Support the preparation of management accounts
• Handle accrual and prepayment activities on a monthly basis
• Complete month-end activities, including preparing and posting journals
• Conduct internal bank transfers between companies
• Control and process supplier payments on a weekly basis and as per request
• Process customer refunds on a weekly basis and as per request
• Provide relevant information to senior management upon request
• Perform job costings
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Perform finance and administrative tasks within the office
• Maintain an accurate customer database
• Manage phone and email inquiries with professionalism and efficiency

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Previous experience in the accounts sector, matching the requirements outlined above
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality work
• Proficiency in Sage 50 accounts, Sage Payroll, and Microsoft Office

How to apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, please submit your application by [insert deadline]. Please include your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

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