Accounts Assistant | Harpenden | £28k-£30k

Red Door Recruitment

  • Harpenden, Hertfordshire
  • £28,000-30,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
24 JulWritten ByA busy fast paced and interesting company that deal with some of the world's leading brands are looking for a switched-on logical thinking, detail orientated individual with a passion for accounting to join their team.You will be based in the office in Harpenden; therefore, your own transport would be advantageous; free parking is offered.You will be working in a friendly and buzzy office which is open plan and offers a relaxed environment. They offer excellent training and a supportive environment.This role will suit a candidate with 2 years + experience in accounts who is confident with formulas, creating graphs and understands macros on Excel.What's in it for you:Salary Up to £30k per annumMonday to Friday 9-5.30 Office Based25 Days annual leaveFree on-site parkingExcellent 'on the job' training programmeRewarding fun/social eventsWorkplace PensionFun, friendly open plan office atmosphereKey Responsibilities:Assist / Manage purchase ledger. Check/ reconcile supplier statements to relevant sage accounts, making sure all invoices have been received, any queries resolved, any missing invoices/ credit notes are requested from the supplier. Any unallocated items on the statement that cannot be matched need investigating.Invoice rents where applicable, along with assisting in general sales invoicing working from the sales-based orders.Reviewing the sales database to make sure despatched orders delivered have been invoiced out and explore any anomalies.Matching overseas Freight & Airway bills from logistic companies, ensuring all import/export paperwork has been provided is correct, communicating back if not. Posting costs via invoices, matching to provisions set by bespoke sales database software.UK Logistics, Match freight cost to provisions, making sure costing is correct to each order and any variances is investigated.Matching supplier purchase ledger invoices to orders, no matter finished, non-finished goods or raw materials. Ensuring items have been received in good condition, quantity and cost is correct.VAT administration, assist with reconciliation of postponed VAT accountingReconcile employee expenses.What the employer is looking for:2-3 years' experience of working in an accounting environment, preferably with experience of using Sage AccountsAdvanced on Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookKnowledge Sage 50 is essentialGood understanding of accounts function, ledgers, cost, revenue etcNumerate and a good eye for detail is fundamentalExcellent communication skills, including verbal and writtenOrganised approach and ability to handle conflicting prioritiesTrustworthy with a friendly proactive manner. Experience of using a bespoke database/CRMMust have a can-do attitude and take responsibility for given areasRed Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Red Door Recruitment