Accounts Assistant

Join a thriving company with over 30 years of industry expertise as their new Accounts/Admin Assistant!

GS Foam Concrete Ltd, a successful family-owned enterprise and the UK's leading supplier of foam concrete to the construction and rail sectors, is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to work closely with our Finance Director at their Gatley office in Cheshire.

Accounts/Admin Assistant
Cheshire, SK8 4BN

• Full time (37.5 hour working week), permanent
• £23,000 - £28,000 per annum
• Experience of Sage Cloud required

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

About the Role:

As our Accounts/Admin Assistant, you'll work closely with our Finance Director in our Gatley office, providing essential support in both accounting and administrative tasks. It's an exciting role in a friendly, family-orientated environment, offering stability and the chance to contribute meaningfully to our continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all accounts enquiries
• Generate sales invoices and subcontract Payment Applications
• Conduct matching, batching, and coding of supplier invoices
• Ensure accurate ledger entries by coding purchase invoices
• Execute monthly payment runs and reconcile supplier statements
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage debtors list
• Set up new suppliers and customers on Sage Cloud accounting software
• Prepare VAT returns and process staff expenses

Admin:

• Process employee timesheets and compile working hours data
• Process employee expense claims and credit card spend
• Manage Daily Vehicle Checks and record vehicle mileage
• Assist in hotel and travel bookings
• Co-ordinate training courses and update staff competency records
• Support in maintaining accreditations and preparing for annual audits
• Maintain office filing systems and manage diaries
• Oversee other office administrative functions

About You:

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who will thrive in a setting where every day will bring new and varied tasks.

Our ideal candidate will be able to meet the following:

• Experienced and proficient using Sage Cloud accounting software
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Have experience of a similar accounts/admin role
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Possesses good organisational and communication skills
• A supportive, friendly and approachable team player

Benefits:

We value our team and pride ourselves on our excellent staff retention. As well as the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment, the successful applicant can expect to receive the following:

• Competitive annual salary of £23,000 - £28,000
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme

GS Foam Concrete Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and conducts random drugs & alcohol testing with a zero-tolerance policy.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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