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Accounts Assistant

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7AJ, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Bennett & Game is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for a reputable Logistics and Distribution firm in Sittingbourne.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, along with 4 weeks of holiday and excellent working conditions.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an accounts assistant or similar role, with experience in distribution and logistics being beneficial but not essential.
  • The role involves various accounting tasks such as reconciling supplier statements, processing invoices, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports.
  • The office-based position operates from 8 am to 4:30 pm and includes benefits like statutory sick pay and pension contributions.

Bennett & Game are proud to be partnering a highly reputable and established Logistics and Distribution firm, as they recruit for an Accounts Assistant, in Sittingbourne. They are offering a competitive salary of £25-30k (DOE), 4 weeks holiday, progression opportunities, excellent working environment, free parking, and more/

This firm specialise in Garlic, Shallots, and Ginger packing and supply. Working nationwide, they supply a wide range of wholesalers, supermarkets, restaurants, and more, with a range of packed root vegetables. They are well respected for their expertise and the high standard of quality in all their products.

Their current finance team is just made up of the Finance Manager, and they are now looking to expand this operation by onboarding an Accounts Assistant, to play a crucial role in assisting the finance function of the business

Accounts Assistant Job Overview
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate records of financial transactions
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Process purchase invoices and manage supplier payment runs
  • Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments
  • Credit controlling, monitoring customer accounts to ensure timely payments
  • Follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment disputes
  • Conduct daily bank reconciliations, process and reconcile cash receipts and payments
  • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
  • Support the finance manager with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required
Accounts Assistant Job Requirements
  • 1-2 years minimum experience in an accounts assistant or similar position
  • Experience within a distribution and logistics firm is beneficial but not essential
  • AAT qualification is preferred but not essential
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to handle pressure
  • Able to commute to Sittingbourne office
Accounts Assistant Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive salary range, depending on experience, ranging from £25-30k
  • Working hours of 8am-4:30pm
  • Office based position, in Sittingbourne
  • 4 weeks paid holiday
  • Excellent staff wellbeing, office environment, and working culture
  • Statutory sick pay, and pension contribution

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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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.