Accounts Assistant

Your new companyOur client, a prominent leader in local business and marketing, boasts a strong customer base across the North and Scotland, benefiting from their diverse range of services. Recently acquired by a large Group company, they are entering an exciting phase of transition and significant investment aimed at fostering further growth. Despite the changes, the day-to-day operations will remain consistent, making it an opportune time to join the business as they evolve. To support this growth, a new role has been created within the finance team.
Your new roleAs a key appointment in the finance team, the role will be a mixture of administrative work, assisting with all duties within the department, including sales ledger administration, purchase ledger administration, along with some traditional receptionist duties.
Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist with the administration of the sales ledger
• Assist with the administration of the purchase ledger
• Assist with communication with customers and employees.
• Answering the phone and directing calls.
• General administration support, including filing, assisting with other duties within the department.
• Meeting and Greeting Visitors to the site.

Experience of working within a busy office is an advantage, but full training will be provided. The typical day can go from relaxed to hectic at times, as the workload can quickly change. Therefore, a flexible, focused, and hands-on approach is of benefit.
What you'll need to succeedCan do attitudeExcellent / confident communication skillsMin GCSE Maths and English A-CExperience of working within a busy accounts department would be advantageous.Enthusiastic self-starter who can work well on their own or collaboratively as part of the team
What you'll get in returnHourly rate £13.00 per hour
28 days annual leave including BH, incremental with service
Permanent role, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, reduced hours also considered
Company pension
Generous staff discounts

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