Full job descriptionAccounts Assistant
Salary - £28-32k
Full time – On-site (4 days per week)
Location – St Helens
Medlock Partners are proud to be partnering with a highly reputable family-owned business. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accounts Assistant to join the friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance and accounts. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this role suitable for candidates with some office or finance experience who are keen to learn and progress.
Key Responsibilities:
*Processing and maintaining the Purchase Ledger function
*Matching, coding and posting approximately 400 supplier invoices per month
*Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
*Performing regular bank reconciliations – This task is performed by another employee, and the new role will to be support with queries and when they are on holiday
*Processing employee expenses and ensuring accurate record keeping
*Assisting with fleet administration and vehicle-related queries
*Supporting the preparation of weekly monthly payroll information
*Producing ad-hoc reports and analysis as required
*Assisting with month-end tasks and other finance administration duties
*Providing general support to the wider finance team
Key requirements
*Good numerical and analytical skills
*Preference for SAGE experience
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy
*Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, data analysis and spreadsheets
*Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
*Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team
*Previous accounts, finance or office administration experience within an SME or larger business
If you are interested in this position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Davison.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years’ experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.