Accounts Assitant

Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
• Location: Barrow-in-Furness
• Job Type: Full-time

REED Accountancy Lancaster are pleased to be working exclusively with our highly prestigious, market leading business based in Barrow. We are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join on a Full time, permanent basis.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Utilise Sage 50 Cloud accounts for bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Reconcile company client bank accounts.
• Calculate monthly depreciation, accruals, and prepayments.
• Complete VAT returns and submit them online.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss and balance sheets for clients.
• Manage clients’ cheque and cash banking.
• Handle company sales and purchase ledger.
• Process payment of general expenses, supplier payments, and all client funds by BACS.
• Manage Direct Debit collections for clients, create new payment records
• Create Direct Credit files purchase invoices and expenses.
• Undertake other general commercial activities as required.
• Occasionally work outside of normal office hours.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably requested related to the role and its functions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with Sage 50 Cloud accounts or similar accounting software.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Ability to complete VAT returns and understand financial statements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional, personable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player who is also capable of working independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Benefits:

• 32 days annual leave (including English Bank Holidays).
• 36.5 hour week, finishing at 4pm on Fridays.
• Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance, including GP access, hospital choice, full outpatient cover, optical and dental cover.
• Life Insurance (4x salary).
• Hybrid and Dynamic (flexible) Working options.
• Comprehensive continuous training.
• Flexibility around medical and other appointments.
• Modern communal staff break area.
• Free parking.
• Tea and coffee provided.

To apply for the Accounts Administrator position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.