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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Controller to join a well-established company
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: £28,000 Per Annum.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset TA6.
Schedule: Monday Friday 8am to 5pm.
About The Role:
The company are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Controller to manage and oversee their financial operations. This key role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of financial records, contributing to the smooth running of the organisations accounting processes.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Sales/Purchase Ledger & Credit Control:
- Raise, send and track invoices.
- Chasing invoices and dealing with remittances and queries
- Request Purchase orders.
- Complete and send Job reports and other related paperwork to customers
- Maintain, analyse and summarise the general accounts and ledgers, for the Directors to be able to make informed decisions.
- Accounts Reconciliation i.e. Bank, credit cards, sales & purchase orders
- Prepare and run end of month payments.
- Ensure all financial transactions are recorded, documented and reported in the correct manner
- Assist in the preparation and completion of VAT returns and creating financial reports for Accountant
- Enter employee expenses onto SAGE
- Process Income Tax, National insurance and payroll contributions
- Ensure the Company's Quality procedures are adhered to within the department
- Ensure the integrity of the Company's ledgers and associated systems
- Identify ongoing training needs within the department and make suitable recommendations for action
- To seek improvements in the Company's information systems (manual and electronic)
Administration / Data Entry & General:
- Filing of sales, purchase orders and other documents
- Reporting Input and log service data for contracts, warranties and income reports
- Attending departmental and companywide meetings
- Reporting of any issues or causes to concern to Directors
- Adhering to company financial policies, procedures and core values
- Suggesting changes and looks to make continuous improvement to company financial systems
Person Specification:
Previous experience working in accounts i.e., Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Bookkeeping
Exceptional attention to detail
Quick learner with the ability to learn companys systems, policies and procedures
Ability to cope well under pressure and manage own workload
Systematic approach to work
Well-presented and professional at all times
Excellent communication skills through various channels i.e. email, telephone and face to face communication
Forward thinking with the ability to adapt to change and new requirements quickly
Qualifications and Certification:
- Literate and Numerate
- Certification or training in SAGE software i.e. SAGE 50
- Ability to use Microsoft Office 365
Company Benefits:
- Company pension contributions
- Work uniform provided
- Extra holiday entitlement (following 2 years of service)
- 31 days holiday entitlement (Including Bank Holidays)
- Work Uniform
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications
