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Form of workA Japanese manufacturer is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to cover maternity leave on a FTC.
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for maintaining cashbooks, posting receipts and payments in the Sales and Purchase Ledgers in a timely manner, and keeping accurate and up to date records.
The ideal candidate for this role should have a minimum 4 years’ experience in Accounts related roles, experience in manufacturing, and qualification to AAT Level 3 or above, or be studying other accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA).
ROLE TYPE: Fixed Term Contract, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Monday - Friday 8am~4pm (35 hours per week)
SALARY: £30-35k, depending on experience
CONTRACT PERIOD: From 1st May 2024 (earlier start available, possibly from 15th April 2024) to at least the end of August 2025 (TBC, There is a possibility for extension or becoming permanent.)
LOCATION: Surrey (There is a possibility of hybrid working (2 days per week in the office) once the probation period is successfully completed, determined by Finance Dept work schedule
Accounts AssistantMail Responsibilities:
• Cashbooks Management
• Maintain cashbooks, post receipts and payments in Sales and Purchase Ledgers, in a timely manner to keep accurate and up to date records
• Post nominal entries for cash transactions and as instructed
• Check supplier statements and communicate with the Purchasing Dept. and suppliers as necessary
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations on all bank accounts
• Generating reports from accounting software
• Create BACS payment instructions as required for authorization
• Generate and send remittance advices
• Manage petty cash in foreign currencies and its records
Accounts Assistant Ideal Candidate:
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar finance role required, preferably in similar size companies and experience in manufacturing
• Qualification to AAT Level 3 or above, or studying other accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA).
• Intermediate level of MS Office package, including Excel
• Self-proficient with strong work ethic and good organisational skills
• Self-motivation to work unassisted when required
• Self-confidence and diplomacy to liaise internally & externally
• Ability to make decisions based on information gathered
• Ability to prioritise work with efficiency and accuracy
• Ability to use initiative and promote continuous improvement
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organization and team members
• Flexible attitude to work with willingness to assist with tasks beyond regular responsibilities
• Good accounting skills of double entry bookkeeping to bank reconciliation
• Good IT skills
• Professional telephone and written business communication skills
• Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way appropriate to the needs of the reader
** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
