Gap - Accounts Assistant

2 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom James Hall & Co Full time

Accounts Assistant
G.A.P. Convenience Distribution Ltd. is best known as a trusted supplier to garage forecourts and convenience stores across the Northwest.

Based from our purpose-built warehouse and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, we also have a successful ecommerce business selling toys, supplies and greeting cards as well as a marine supply company that forms part of our ecommerce business.

G.A.P. are an established business with enormous potential for growth across all of our divisions. We are dedicated to supplying all of our customers with the best products available and ensuring our colleagues feel part or the team, passionate and motivated in the work they do

About the Role


As an Accounts Assistant you will perform a range of general clerical, accounting and bookkeeping support functions within our organisation.


Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing
The main duties will include but not limited to the following:

  • Monitoring customer accounts
  • Setting up new customer accounts
  • Processing all types of customer payments
  • Processing direct debit payments
  • Producing monthly statements
  • Performing all necessary accounting reconciliations
  • Credit Control
  • Updating, verifying and maintaining accounting records.
  • General administration tasks
  • Performing all necessary accounting reconciliations
  • Dealing with customer queries
  • Ad hoc task as required to assist the growth of the company

A Few Things About You

  • 4 GCSE's with grades A C or 9 including Maths and English
  • Previous accounts experience
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • MS office knowledge (especially Excel)
  • To be able to work on own initiative
  • Good attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team, providing cover where necessary
  • Able to plan and organise workload and continuously meet deadlines
  • Able to problemsolve
  • Customer service orientation
  • Good communication skills including over the phone

Why us?
G.A.P. Convenience Distribution Ltd are proud to be part of the James Hall & Co. family of companies. As a result, below are just some of the benefits we are able to offer you.

Company Doctor - We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with the ability to book appointments directly.

Free On-site Parking - You don't have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to work as our site boasts a secure car park for your use. We also support the 'Cycle To Work' scheme if you prefer a alternative form of transport.

Subsidised Canteen - We know how hard our people work so when hunger strikes, we have an excellent on-site canteen that offers a wide range of freshly cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and confectionary plus free tea and coffee

Learning & Development - We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.

Grocery Aid - We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it.

We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement pay, pension scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper
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