AddressBe part of something special. Join Vanden.
At Vanden, we’re passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity. Our mission: “Build the world’s largest recycled plastics commodities company”.
Since we started on our journey, back in 2005, we’ve developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. And we’ve grown a strong, capable team of colleagues who are dedicated and loyal.
We are seeking a self-motivated Accounting Assistant to perform a variety of accounting and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and prioritize duties, communicate effectively with all levels of management, and work in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
You’ll keep our accounts software up to date and process material, shipping and overhead invoices. We have plenty of internal queries from our Business Development Managers and supplier queries who will need your support by email and telephone. We like to get out and about to see our suppliers and build strong relationships, that requires expenses to be put through and processed by us as well as company credit cards. You’ll be involved in reconciling supplier statements and raising purchase orders and will muck in where else you need to, we all do it to support one another.
What You’ll Need
Our ideal candidate will be flexible in approach and mindset. They will thrive in a fast-moving environment that involves communicating with colleagues across the world, managing dynamic market conditions, and reacting quickly to changing priorities without being flustered. To be able to present an up-to-date creditor ledger in an accurate and timely fashion. To adhere to supplier credit terms and supply an exceptional supplier experience. Contribute to developing a highly credible, risk-averse, and entrepreneurial UK finance department to enable us to build the world’s largest recycled plastic commodities company.
- Experience of using an accounting system, currently Microsoft Dynamics, to record accurate financial data
- Able to stand back and review data/information to see the ‘big picture’
- Able to anticipate opportunities and risks
- Able to build rapport quickly with colleagues and suppliers
- Able to manage and respond quickly to changing/competing priorities
- Highly organized, able to independently plan own time
- Experience of handling and overturning objections
- Able to follow internal procedures (ERP, Admin etc.)
- Able to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high standard
- Able to use Excel, Outlook, Word and other MS Office products
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
