Accounts Assistant in Carlisle

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Accounts Assistant on behalf of a business that is based in the Carlisle area. This company has a turnover of circa 50 million pounds and has been operating for almost 40 years. The Accounts Assistant will process, record, reconcile and report on financial transactions and provide assistance across the entire finance function. Please note, this job is office based.

Salary and Benefits

• A salary of £28,000 to £30,000 (possibly higher depending on experience)
• Annual leave - 25 days + bank holidays
• 1 additional holiday for every five years worked, up to 3 days
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 working days in various windows
• Employee (& family) assistance program to support physical and mental health - WeCare
• Similar support for dentistry - Tooth Fairy
• Benefit hub - access to many offers and discounts across retail, hospitality, travel etc.
• Pension up to 5% matched by company
• Death in service at 3 years of salary
• A study package can be offered and discussed dependent on the successful applicant
• Several social events throughout the year, at least 3

Your New Role as the Accounts Assistant

• Issuing the daily sales report, providing management with insightful commentary on key highlights and trends.
• Performing weekly Bank Reconciliations and Weekly Net Debt reporting, investigating anomalies.
• Managing the customer rebate records, including month-end provision calculations and reconciliations, uploading turnover data into customer portals, processing payments in line with agreements and posting provisions and payments into Sage 200.
• Processing and accounting for employee expenses, including credit cards, plus accurate recording and handling of business and private mileage, using the Rydoo application and adhering to company policy.
• Issuing monthly intercompany statements and overseeing the reconciliation of these to group companies via the Netting function.
• Processing purchase ledger, banking and nominal transactions on the Sage 200 system.
• Analysing purchases by expense type (coding invoices) and accounting for the correct treatment of VAT.
• Obtaining purchase invoice authorisation in adherence to the purchase order process and delegated authority matrix within the company and managing the Unauthorised Invoices.
• Maintaining the Purchase Order module on Sage 200, carrying out housekeeping thereon and providing training to Purchase Order users.
• Highlighting discrepancies between PO and purchase invoice and keeping budget holders accountable.
• Performing supplier payment runs twice monthly, in accordance with supplier terms and in line with company procedures.
• Requesting statements, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving differences and supplier queries promptly.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate master data throughout the purchase ledger with strict attention to latest banking information for suppliers, whilst providing assistance to the same on the sales ledger.
• Managing the Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Purchasing and the Rebates inboxes.
• Providing support and cover to the Credit Control function, upon request from the Credit Control Manager and/or Senior AR Controller and providing holiday cover to the finance team.
• Assisting with internal and external audit requests and completing Office for National Statistics surveys.
• Assisting in the implementation of future changes to current processes.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management Accountant and Finance Business Partner which fall within the role’s responsibilities.

Experience and Skills Required to Apply

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work productively, accurately, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive. (essential)
• Demonstrable and effective time management skills, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines (essential)
• Able to work within agreed frameworks and levels of authority whilst looking for ways to continually improve processes. (essential)
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, and strong administrative and IT skills such as MS Office applications - Outlook, Excel & Word. (essential)
• Must be a team player but also able to work with independence. (essential)

This is a great opportunity to join a company that has been operating for almost 40 years. The finance team is made up of 7 members of staff and the benefits list is extensive. You'll work in the office, which is based in the Carlisle area, and the salary on offer is up to £30,000, although this can be negotiated should you have the relevant experience.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED ACCOUNTS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL criteria’ for your application to be considered.