Accounts Assistant

Head Hunted Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with an award winning business who are one of the largest in their sector and boasting a strong market presence.

The company are in the process of adding to their already strong Finance team by bringing in an experienced and knowledgeable Accounts Assistant,

The Accounts Assistant will need to be a passionate, able and an organised self-starter. Strong communication skills both written and verbal are key as is strong Microsoft Office skills - including an excellent knowledge of Excel.

This is a key role working within the finance department to assist the Financial Controller and Financial Director maintain a smooth operating department. Main responsibilities will be Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions.

**Accounts Assistant Specific Job Responsibilities**:
**Purchase Ledger**:

- Managing Daily receipt of non-stock invoices
- Posting Invoices onto ERP System
- Getting Invoices authorised, matching invoices to Purchase Orders
- Control of Hard and Soft Copy records
- Manage, reconcile and post petty cash
- Maintain company credit card postings and receipt matching

**Credit Control**:

- Main credit control point of contact for all customers baring national accounts
- Responsible for recovering debts when falling due
- Monthly statement send out and reconciling account balances with customers
- Assist Financial controller in credit decisions
- Provide cover for posting customer receipts onto system

**Finance**:

- Month end reports saving and printing where needed
- Provide assistance to the Financial Controller during the annual financial audit
- General ledger in depth analysis
- Haulage in depth analysis
- Assist in maintaining company motor fleet
- Any ad-hoc requests

**General Tasks**:

- Observe all Company Health and Safety requirements
- To undertake any other reasonably requested task outside of the job description
- Take part in annual stock take if required

**Relevant Skills and Experience**:

- Understanding Basic accountancy rules and systems.
- Accounts Payable experience.
- Credit Control experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multi task.
- Understanding and proven experience with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels, both written and verbal, face to face and telephone calling.
- Ability to plan and organise workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to be a team player and pitch in all around the business when needed in a helpful and positive manner.
- Formal accountancy qualifications beneficial but not essential.

This is an office based role working with an exceptional team of people. The Accounts Assistant opportunity comes with an extremely rewarding salary of circa 25K-28K per annum.

Head Hunted Recruitment Services Ltd and associated clients are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customer

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Watton, Norfolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Finance: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MH - AA - 28