Trainee Accounts Assistant - Hybrid

Our well-established forward thinking and expanding manufacturing client based in Newent, Gloucester are currently recruiting for a permanent Accounts Assistant to the team. If you are looking for a varied and interesting role where you will have the opportunity to get involved with everything then this is the job for you!

The company can offer hybrid working. They are also happy to provide study support (if desired) after successful completion of probation.

Responsibilities:

- Reconciliation of payments to remittances received and valuations issued.

- Applying for and reviewing credit limits.

- Accountable for end-to-end management of debtors ledger.

- Liaising with other departments to ensure any customer invoice queries are resolved quickly and efficiently.

- Reconciliation of banks and finance facility on a monthly basis.

- Credit Control of the business to include daily chasing of accounts for payment ensuring customer payments are received to agreed credit terms.

- Liaising with bank on a weekly basis to ensure all compliance processes are being adhered to.

- Continuous analysis and review of company retention held ledger and liaising with customers to ensure payment schedules are met.

- Support the Finance Director in the monthly review and analysis of sales and financial trends within the business.

- HMRC activities - Completion of monthly CIS returns and assisting in quarterly VAT returns.

- Support the Finance Director on ad-hoc duties, project work and audit activities, as and when required.

Candidate Attributes:

- Some previous finance exposure.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Strong numerical skills.

- Highly organised approach to work and able to react positively to demands from the business.

- Positive approach to work with a passion to succeed.

Hours - Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday!

Salary - Up to £33k + 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, life assurance, retail discounts portal, employee assistance programme, discount on products.