About Us: Goldstar is a leader in the transport and warehousing industry, committed to excellence and continuous growth. Our mission is to deliver outstanding results while fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professional development. As we continue to expand, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join us as an Accounts Assistant.
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to perform daily accounting tasks that will support our financial team. Supporting the finance department, financial controller, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks. Maintaining weekly reports, and completing basic bookkeeping and accounting duties for the company.
Location: Colnbrook Head Office
Shift pattern: Monday - Friday
Hours: 42.5
Key responsibilities:
• Managing vendor accounts, and assisting with financial reporting
• Reconciling invoices to supplier statement and identifying discrepancies
• Processing reimbursement forms for employee expenses
• Entering financial transactions into our internal databases ensuring accurate coding to correct nominal accounts
• Matching purchase orders to supplier invoices
• Processing purchase invoices for approval
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Issue invoices to customers and external partners, as needed
• Completing financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team
• Managed shared accounts team email inbox
• Entering financial information into appropriate software programs
• Managing day-to-day transactions for purchase ledger
• Assisting the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, statements, and with annual audit
• Handling accruals and prepayments
• Sorting financial documents and posting them to the proper accounts
• Assisting elsewhere in the finance team where possible
What are we looking for from you to join us
• Work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with finance regulations
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage)
• Organization skills
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• BSc/Ba in Accounting, Finance or relevant field - desirable, but not essential
• AAT Level 2 or 3 qualified or a desire to study AAT Qualification
How we help you Thrive
• 28 days annual leave (will increase after completion of 3 years as per policy)
• Free onsite parking
• Workplace Pension
• EAP for employees at work
• Employee committee meeting
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Sage Benefits- Employee discount app
• Learning and development
• Study support for completion of AAT Qualification (After completion of probation period)
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and advance your career in finance, we invite you to submit a CV and cover letter to us.