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This position requires an Accounts Assistant to join a thriving family run business based in Birchwood on a full time permanent basis. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in both accounts payable and accounts receivable, we would love to hear from you!
Client Details
The organisation is a major player in the transport and distribution industry, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 dedicated employees. They are a successful family run business and offer the opportunity for progression as the business continues to grow.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable: Manage and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment processing. Maintain accurate records of all transactions and assist with reconciling supplier statements.
- Accounts Receivable: Oversee customer accounts, process sales invoices, and follow up on outstanding payments. Liaise with customers to resolve any queries regarding invoices or payments.
- Sage50: Utilise Sage50 software for both accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring all data is entered accurately and efficiently. Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
- General Accounting Support: Assist with bank reconciliations, posting journal entries, and preparing reports for management.
- Customer & Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and resolving any account-related issues.
- Ad hoc duties: Provide support to the finance team with general accounting and administrative tasks as required.
Profile
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Sage50 experience is essential, with a strong understanding of how to use the software for daily accounting tasks.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in a family-run business or smaller company environment is advantageous.
Job Offer
- An estimated salary of up to £35k
- A supportive and team-oriented work culture
- An opportunity to grow within the transport and distribution industry
- Generous annual leave
- Flexible working hours
- Full time office role.
- Free on site parking.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant who is eager to develop their career within the transport and distribution industry. We encourage suitable candidates to apply today.
