Accounts Assistant

Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to have partnered with a national manufacturer in recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant. Reporting into the Management Accountant you will be responsible for daily Purchase and Sales Ledger for 2 sites, plus additional duties delegated from the line manager.

Main duties:

• Responsibility for all aspects of the purchase ledger, setting up new suppliers, checks, processing invoices and payments.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and timely resolution of any queries.
• Responsibility for all aspects of the sales ledger, setting up new customers, checks, raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts.
• Ensuring accurate and timely postings for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation for standard procedures and processes.
• checking and validating any information prepared to ensure correct and accurate.
• Engaging with the operational teams and providing support to aid business decisions.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts, posting journals, preparing reports and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Support accountant with bi-weekly/monthly payroll, covering payroll when required.

Skills & Experience

• Provide excellent levels of service and information to internal teams and our customers.
• Confident to be the first point of contact for the finance department, maintaining professionalism.
• Have a recognised accounting qualification or a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Can use your initiative to support the team.
• Well organised and can commit to deadlines.
• Drive process improvement.
• Looking to progress your career in finance.