Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Honiton, Devon
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is currently seeking an Accounts Assistant, to join their forward-thinking team on a full-time, permanent basis. Part-time hours may be considered.

As the Accounts Assistant, you will be pivotal in supporting the finance team by managing payroll processing, maintaining accurate ledgers, facilitating payment collections, and ensuring efficient financial operations across various accounting functions.

This role would be ideal for a candidate who is proficient in administrative tasks and is motivated to gain experience in a finance role.

The responsibilities:

• Execute weekly and monthly payroll cycles, incorporating statutory adjustments.
• Manage purchase ledger, reconcile vendor accounts, and schedule payments.
• Generate and process sales invoices, maintaining an up-to-date sales ledger.
• Assist in debt collection by following up with customers on overdue payments.
• Handle sales invoice inquiries and provide timely resolutions.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and update Sage accounting software.
• Oversee petty cash management and reimbursement processes.
• Administer staff absence tracking and holiday requests efficiently.

The candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative or office-based role, with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset for effective teamwork.
• Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a commitment to accuracy and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Possess a professional demeanor, integrity, and a willingness to exceed expectations in a dynamic work environment.

If you would like to know more about this Accounts Assistant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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