Accounts Assistant

Head Hunted Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with an award winning business who are one of the largest in their sector and boasting a strong market presence. The company are in the process of adding to their already strong Finance team by bringing in an experienced and knowledgeable Accounts Assistant. The Accounts Assistant will need to be a passionate, able and an organised self-starter. Strong communication skills both written and verbal are key as is strong Microsoft Office skills including an excellent knowledge of Excel. This is a key role working within the finance department to assist the Financial Controller maintain a smooth operating department.

Main responsibilities will be but not limited to:

• Purchase Ledger: Getting purchase invoices authorised, matched to orders and processed in the system.
• Proposing weekly and monthly payments alongside the FC who will raise in HSBC.
• Full ownership of the creditors ledger, ensuring allocations are done and payments on accounts are followed up on.
• Preparation of analysis for posting the spend for the company credit cards.
• Manage, reconcile and post petty cash.
• Regular supplier statement reconciliation / reviews.
• Non Stock ordering for items such as stationery and refreshments.
• Be prepared to challenge spend and find cost saving efficiencies.

Credit Control:

• Be the first point of contact for credit control.
• Responsible for recovering debts when falling due.
• Monthly statement send out and reconciling account balances with customers.
• Assist Financial controller in credit decisions.
• Provide cover for posting customer receipts onto system.
• Processing debit notes in line with authorisations by the FC or FD.

Finance:

• Running and Reviewing specific month end reports.
• Provide assistance to the Financial Controller during the annual financial audit.
• General ledger in depth analysis for department heads to the deadline each month.
• Haulage in depth analysis.
• Assist in maintaining company motor fleet.
• Post all cash movements in the bank into Winman, for the FC to complete daily reconciliations.

Accounts Assistant General Tasks:

• Distribute the weekly fruit delivery.
• Support with ad‑hoc requests from the Managing Director.
• Provide sporadic cover for main company phone line when staffing requires it.
• Take part in annual stock take if required.
• To undertake any other reasonably requested task outside of the job description.

Relevant Skills and Experience:

• Understanding basic accountancy rules and systems and AAT level 3 advantageous.
• Accounts Payable/Credit Control experience.
• Ability to be a team player and pitch in all around the business when needed in a helpful and positive manner.
• Understanding and proven experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels, both written and verbal, face to face and telephone calling.
• Ability to plan and organise workload to meet tight deadlines.

This is an office based role working with an exceptional team of people. The Accounts Assistant opportunity comes with an extremely rewarding salary of circa 28K‑30K per annum.