Accounts Assistant

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom We Are Adam Full time

About the Company The industry leader designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of precision-engineered hardware solutions that bring furniture and home-improvement projects to life.
From soft-close hinges, to sliding and folding door systems, and drawer solutions to name but a few, their stylish innovations inspire designers and architects, and have re-defined the capabilities of the furniture and appliances we use every day.
Customers include many household names.
Founded in 1888, this family business now employs more than 8,000 people globally, with annual revenues in excess of £1 billion.
About the Role We are looking for an accomplished, proactive, detail-orientated, Accounts Assistant to become an integral part of the UK team for an international product manufacturer.
This role will play a pivotal part in processing financial information and ensuring the delivery of accurate financial insights to support business performance, cost-efficiency, and strategic decision-making, as the company delivers its ambitious growth plans.
This is a new role resulting from personal progression within the team.
We are seeking someone who is similarly looking to personally develop and grow within the role and make it their own.
Responsibilities Deliver full range of Purchase Ledger duties, matching and coding invoices, obtaining necessary authorisations, reconciling supplier statements, dealing with discrepancies and processing payments.
Regularly check and resolve differences between goods receipts and invoice receipts.
Reconcile intercompany balances monthly, oversee monthly netting procedure and provide intercompany balance confirmations.
Manage employee expenses and private mileage claims.
Responsibility for cashbook, ensuring accurate and timely posting of all entries, reconciling to bank statements daily.
Monitor and reconcile credit card statements, keeping records of each transaction.
Assist with fleet management.
Maintain Fixed Assets Register, identify acquisitions and retirements, calculate depreciation.
Identify prepayments and accruals.
Support stock audits and manage discrepancies.
Perform regular reconciliation of general ledger accounts and master data to ensure accuracy of financial data.
Identify sustainability data requirements and ensure consistent record keeping.
Prepare and submit VAT returns.
Generate aged debtors reports and other credit control reporting.
Assist with month-end process to produce monthly management accounts.
Responsibility for monthly group reporting of personnel and investments.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Collaborate with other business functions to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
Ensure adherence to financial controls and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Assist with external audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
Drive improvements in ERP and accounting systems to enhance reporting capabilities.
Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a B2B environment.
Understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience with stock control and inventory management is desirable.
Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (SAP highly desirable).
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commercial mindset.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments and with international colleagues.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Trustworthy individual, with integrity and initiative.
Required Skills Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (SAP highly desirable).
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commercial mindset.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments and with international colleagues.
Preferred Skills Experience with stock control and inventory management is desirable.
Pay range and compensation package Competitive package including laptop and mobile phone.
Equal Opportunity Statement Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

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