Senior Accounts Assistant

We are currently working on behalf of a successful business supplying to manufacturing businesses across multiple sectors for over 15 years.

They have established themselves as a trusted partner across many leading organisations and brands, achieving success by offering the highest quality standards and service levels that exceed clients expectations.

They are now looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant, who has exposure within the manufacturing industry and has a keen eye for detail & accuracy.

Salary £35,000 - £40,000, Hours 9am – 5pm with 1 day working from home. 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Accounts Assistant

• Checking and matching Purchase Invoices to PO & Receipt
• Preparing monthly Supplier Bacs payments for review and approval
• Preparing Creditor Reconciliations to Statements
• Checking Sales Invoices before sending to Customers
• Ensuring that due and overdue amounts from Customers are collected in a timely manner
• Posting all bank receipts and payments, and AP/AR transactions onto Sage/Xero
• Maintaining Accruals & Prepayments lists
• Payroll – Liaising with Senior Managers & Payroll Bureau, for the preparation of monthly payroll data for processing
• Submission of HMRC Returns including those for VAT & Payroll etc
• Preparing Reports for Senior Managers
• Developing and managing financial systems/policies
• Preparing a monthly Trial Balance for Group CFO
• Performing audits of departments within the organisation
• Demonstrate understanding of products, machine capabilities & customer expectations

Experience / Qualifications required

• Part Qualified Accountant
• Experience in gained within a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Officer role within the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge & Implementation of online Sage/Xero/Similar Accounts Package
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Experienced in Payroll & VAT