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Up to £35,000 per year DOE
Generous pension contributions
A stimulating and varied working environment
24-hr GP wellness program
Holidays 25+BH
Training & Development

A fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established, specialist business driving innovation through extreme engineering and advanced materials technology. As an integral member of the Finance Team, the Accounts Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the company's overall financial operations. Responsible for a range of accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, and reconciliations, this role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of accounting principles. By maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records, the Accounts Assistant will contribute to informed decision-making and efficient financial processes within the company.

Responsibilities:

* Raising and distributing Customer Invoices

* Distribute accurate customer statements

* Maintain customer database on SAGE and automate credit control mailings

* Update Fixed Asset Registers

* Preparation, submission and reconciliation of Quarterly VAT returns

* Review and analysis of job costings

* Reconciling bank statements

* Control and reconciliation of petty cash in several currencies

* Maintaining Direct Debit costs and schedules

* Monitor DDs and ensure associated costs are processed

* Processing Credit Card and Cash Expenses

* Obtaining adequate authorisation for Purchase invoices, both PO & manually driven

* Resolve credit balances at month end

* Reconcile monthly payments towards annual costs, ensuring liabilities reconcile

* Process time sheets

* Process payroll on SAGE

* Monitor holidays taken and payment

* Ensure employee personnel records are present and accurate

* Monthly reconciliation of PAYE/NI Control accounts

* Ordering stationery and office equipment

Candidate Requirements:

* AAT, CIMA Part Qualified, Equivalent Degree

* Experience of using Sage 50 accounts and Sage payroll is essential

* Strong Excel Skills

* High attention to detail

* Strong customer service and commercial acumen

* A polite telephone and email manner

* Confident in liaising with overseas stakeholders

* Hands on and flexible approach

* Able to organise own time and prioritise workloads, achieving timetables and deadlines

* Able to react to changing priorities