Accounts Assistant

Position: Finance Officer

Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear

Working Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday - Thursday: 07:55 - 16:35, Friday: 07:55 - 13.35)

Shift: Day Shift Role

Salary: Up to £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

About Us:

I am working with a reputable organization. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and providing a collaborative work environment where every team member is valued.

Job Purpose:

As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring financial deadlines are met and work completed accurately. Your flexibility and willingness to support overtime and shift work are essential to fulfilling financial demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist with inputting purchase ledger invoices.
• Check and input staff expenses claims, credit card expenses, and travel advances.
• Oversee and check supplier statement reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare and check bi-monthly payment runs.
• Prepare ad hoc payments as required.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Provide support with inputting sales invoices.
• Update sales analysis report spreadsheet monthly.
• Maintain Fixed Asset register and carry out Fixed Asset audits.
• Ensure finance policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are up to date.
• Create and input journals.
• Check red diesel fuel stock balance and reconcile with sales.
• Collate customer credit application data, prepare credit application, and manage credit limits.
• Organize and attend monthly credit control meetings.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of finance areas including Sales, Purchases, Banking, Balance sheet, Profit and Loss, and Budgeting.
• Experience with Sage accounting systems and financial journals.
• Proficiency in using Internet banking systems.
• Experience working in a finance environment and within a team.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel functions.
• Basic understanding of VAT preparation & returns and reconciliations.
• Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.

Education/Qualification:

• Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant with recognized accountancy body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Completion of AAT certificates or similar.
• Basic and Intermediate Word and Excel qualification.

Other:

• Must ensure confidentiality and security of all financial and payroll data.
• Flexible and able to work overtime at short notice.

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume

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