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Accounts Assistant

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Posted 6 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Fleetwood, Lancashire FY78AT

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Accounts Assistant in a dynamic finance team requires a highly motivated accounting professional with at least two years of experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing accounts receivable and payable, conducting general ledger tasks, and performing administrative duties.
  • Candidates should have excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • This opportunity is ideal for someone eager to thrive in a busy, deadline-oriented setting while contributing to a high-performing team.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant - Dynamic Finance Team

Are you a highly motivated accounting professional with a keen eye for detail and a knack for numbers? Join our team as an Accounts Assistant and bring your skills to a dynamic and supportive environment where accuracy and efficiency are valued! This role is ideal for someone with at least two years of experience in accounting, excellent IT skills, and a drive to thrive in a busy, deadline-oriented role.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll take on a variety of critical financial tasks, including:

Accounts Receivable:

  • Entering and validating distributor invoices, ensuring accurate stock counts and price breaks.
  • Processing bank transfers, allocating payments, and calculating commission due.
  • Reconciling distributor accounts to maintain smooth and transparent business relationships.

Accounts Payable:

  • Ensuring accurate GL code assignment on purchase orders and matching invoices with receipts.
  • Validating supplier invoices, processing fixed assets, and maintaining the asset register.
  • Handling BACS, cheque payments, foreign currency transfers, and reconciling supplier accounts.

General Ledger:

  • Posting journals, reconciling account balances to the trial balance, and conducting variance analysis.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Addressing ad hoc queries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Performing general administrative duties, including Microsoft Word and Excel tasks.
  • Managing petty cash and foreign currency and balancing month-end accounts with colleagues.
  • Coordinating travel arrangements for company employees.
  • Preparing VAT submissions.
Key Skills and Experience
  • Experience: A minimum of 2 years in a similar role within an accounting function, with essential sales experience.
  • IT Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel or similar software.
  • Time Management: Able to prioritize and manage workload efficiently, even under pressure.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in all financial transactions.
  • Team Player: Works well with others and has strong communication, interpersonal, and literacy skills.
  • Flexibility & Dependability: Adaptable, reliable, and ready to take on new challenges.
What We Offer

This is more than just an accounting role - it's an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and high-performing team where your contributions are valued. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment to develop and grow your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.