Accounts Assistant

Posted 9 April by LHH Recruitment Solutions

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We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a provider of Logistics, Warehouse, and Storage solutions. With a turnover in excess of £15 million, our client has been at the forefront of the industry since the 70's. This is a permanent position based in Pershore, Worcester.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Accurate inputting of purchase ledgers into accounting systems, such as Job Costing and SAGE.
  • Identifying and resolving any anomalies by cross-checking invoices with SAGE.
  • Ensuring invoices are matched to statements and purchase orders are matched to invoices.
  • Managing transport and fleet payments by verifying approvals and accuracy, in collaboration with operational managers.
  • Dealing with invoice queries and liaising with vendors to resolve disputes.
  • Importing sales invoices and maintaining the sales ledger.
  • Performing reconciliations.
  • Posting receipts and payments.
  • Assisting in the production of financial statements, applications, spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence.
  • Resolving finance-related queries.
  • Assisting with end-of-year procedures.
  • Planning, organising, and managing your workload to contribute to the company's monthly financial reporting process.
  • Preparing Office and Site Asset Registers.
  • Providing ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by management.
  • Inputting and updating project information.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • Previous demonstrable experience in a similar role (2 to 4 years).
  • AAT qualified will be an advantage, or working towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • The ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Excellent Excel and Microsoft skills.
  • Experience using Sage Line 50, including purchase ordering and projects id desired.

Salary & Perks:

- Salary range: £24,000 to £30,000 per year.

  • Competitive salary with potential study support.
  • Auto-enrolled Pension scheme.
  • 28 Days Annual Leave, including Bank Holidays.
  • Death In Service Cover.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to join a dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your accounting career.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Required skills

  • AAT
  • ACCA
  • Accounts Assistant
  • CIMA
  • Finance
  • Accounts
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Finance Assistant
  • Bookkeeper
  • SAGE
  • Accounts Admin

Application question

Would you be happy attending the office 5 days a week?

Reference: 52441304

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