Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Working for a successful manufacturing company in Ilfracombe on a permanent full time basis.
Salary up to £27k for the right person
Monday - Friday hours as follows:
Monday to Thursday - 07:30-4:30.Friday 7.30 - 12 Noon.
Flexi-working available in line with company policies.

Your new role
A vacancy has arisen within the Finance Department for a full time Accounts Assistant to join the team, reporting to the Assistant Accountant. This role would suit an efficient and adaptable individual being primarily responsible for Credit Control, the processing of invoices in the Purchase Ledger function, processing expenses, and supporting general finance function activities, including month end. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to multi-task and further knowledge and experience in all aspects of the finance department.Main duties and responsibilities:
* Managing all aspects of credit control.
* Timely input of purchase invoices.
* Dealing promptly with supplier and invoice queries via email and telephone.
* Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
* Ensuring compliance checks are completed with regards to HMRC Customs requirements.
* Update and maintain financial elements of supplier database.
* Administration of employee expenses.
* Provide department cover when required.
What you'll need to succeed
* Previous experience working in a Finance position.* Use of accounting systems, ideally ERP systems.
* Confident communication skills.
* Can manage workload with ability to work to strict deadlines.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experience in multi-currency environments.
* Problem solving & planning.
* VAT experience desirable.
* Knowledge of using Excel spreadsheets.
* Due to the nature of this role, ability to work and communicate professionally whilst being sensitive to processing confidential information is paramount.
You must be AAT Level 3 or working towards.

What you'll get in return
Good salary
Free parking on site
Pension contribution
Flexi hours
Hlaf day Friday

What you need to do now
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