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Job Overview:
As a central member of our Accounts Team, you will be responsible for handling the companys day-to-day financial operations. This role involves general bookkeeping, maintaining financial records, and assisting the Payroll and Managers with various tasks. You will ensure that the company ledger is accurately managed, payroll processes are documented, and accounting systems are up to date. Please note this is an office-based role, with no hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
Invoice Processing and Payments: Ensure timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices, resolving discrepancies and obtaining approvals.
Payroll Management: Support the Payroll Team with driver payment schedules, ensuring accurate record-keeping and authorisation of payments.
Tax and Compliance: Assist with VAT return preparation and submission, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
Document Management and Filing: Organise and manage financial documentation, ensuring all records are properly scanned, filed, and logged.
Accounting System Maintenance: Update and maintain the company's accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of issues.
Sales Invoice Management: Collaborate with the sales team to generate accurate sales invoices, addressing any discrepancies with related contracts or purchase orders.
Credit Control and Accounts Receivable: Monitor and manage outstanding invoices, implement credit control measures, and follow up on overdue payments to minimise bad debt.
Purchase Ledger and Accounts Payable: Oversee the purchase ledger, reconcile supplier statements, and ensure timely payments within agreed terms.
Processing Credit Notes and Supplier Statements: Issue and process credit notes, ensuring all adjustments are accurately reflected in financial records.
Batch Payment Processing: Prepare and process batch payments, ensuring compliance with company procedures and payment schedules.
Administrative and Ad Hoc Support: Provide general administrative support to the finance team, assist with audits, and handle additional tasks as required by management.
Key Attributes and Skills:
Spreadsheet and data processing skills
Ability to be self-motivated and use your own initiative
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
ISO accreditation adherence in the workplace
Requirements:
Bookkeeping experience essential (Xero or Sage experience preferred)
Working towards AAT/ CAT/ ACCA (or equivalent) preferred
Company benefits:
Competitive salary
Free Parking on site
Bank Holidays
Company fun days
