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Accounts Assistant

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Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£23,400 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Discounts

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  • The Accounts Assistant position in Wakefield requires a skilled individual with Motor Trade experience and proficiency in Kerridge.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a similar accounting role, focusing on purchase and sales ledgers.
  • This full-time role offers a salary of up to £23,400 per annum, depending on experience, and operates Monday to Friday for 37.5 hours per week.
  • Benefits include 33 days of holiday, a company pension, life insurance, and employee discounts on various services.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and excellent organizational abilities.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant - Wakefield

We are collaborating with a respected client to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled and reliable Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Wakefield.

This position requires someone with Motor Trade experience and proficiency in using Kerridge, who can manage the full accounts process, including both purchase and sales ledgers.

This is a full-time role, operating Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits:

  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discounts on retail, restaurants, holidays, and more

Key Responsibilities:

  • Code and check invoices for accuracy
  • Process payments via BACS or cheque
  • Reconcile supplier statements and accounts
  • File invoices and statements systematically
  • Handle purchase enquiries and resolve discrepancies
  • Manage the full accounts processes, including purchase and sales ledgers
  • Complete financial transactions and maintain accurate records in Kerridge and Motor Trade systems

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proficiency in Motor Trade and Kerridge systems
  • Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (experience with ADP is desirable)
  • Previous experience in a similar accounting role, with a focus on purchase and sales ledgers
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team
  • Effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Self-starting and enthusiastic
  • Strong communicator, able to build and maintain relationships
  • Confident and reliable
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach and a keen eye for detail

Salary: Up to £23,400 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

If you meet the criteria and are eager to contribute to our client's growing team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person, Wakefield

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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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.