Accounts Assistant

Full-time, Permanent

Air Sea Containers Ltd specialises in providing packaging solutions for the transport of dangerous goods. Operating since 1981, we are the first choice for a growing number of blue chip companies within the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, biomedical, retail and hospitality industries.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant within a friendly, family run business.

This is a full time office based role working in our Birkenhead office. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant:

Working independently and reporting directly to the Finance Director, this varied role includes the following responsibilities:

• Accurately match, code and enter purchase ledger invoices into Sage
• Accounts payable (generate weekly and monthly payments, statement reconciliation to creditors)
• Maintain costing information in the Price Book and Purchase Invoice Register
• Booking in stocks from supplier delivery notes and maintaining bill of material stocks
• Month end reports including stock valuation and ad hoc reports for Directors
• Year end stock take including investigation of errors and reporting
• Bank reconciliation
• Cashbook payments and allocation
• Petty cash and expenses
• Production of Quarterly VAT returns
• Liaising with Sales Department, setting up of new customer accounts and credit checks
• Ad hoc administration duties as requested

Experience and Skills Required for the Accounts Assistant:

• Proven experience in Accounts Assistant role
• Ability to work independently using own initiative
• AAT Level 2+ or equivalent qualification
• Proficient use of accounts software, preferably Sage 200
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication, time management and organisation skills
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer:

• Steady and secure role in a well established company
• Friendly and supportive office environment
• Well equipped modern offices
• On site secure parking
• Training will be given
• Opportunity for additional responsibilities
• 20 days holiday with one additional day after one year for every 12 months service up to 25 days plus bank holidays

Salary of £27,500 to £32,500 pa dependent on experience

If you are interested in the role of Accounts Assistant and have the required skills and experience, please apply now.

No recruitment agencies please.

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