JHE & Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with a local manufacturer in Bradford who are looking for an accounts assistant on a permanent basis. Reporting to the finance manager, this successful candidate will join a small and close-knit finance team offering a range of duties. The role is a split between purchase ledger and month-end accounts duties and would suit an AAT studier or candidate with strong experience across this field. Full AAT study is provided within this role.
Duties include:
- Overseeing the PL in its entirety processing c100 invoices per day
- Manage supplier accounts including statement reconciliations and query handling
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs
- Maintain the ledger, adhering to internal controls and external audit
- Assisting with the month-end management accounts and posting of journals including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and timing adjustments
- Assist with preparing the ledger-related balance sheet reconciliations
- Support month-end shut down
- Assist with variance analysis
- Contribute to year-end audit
- Reporting using Excel - pivot table and lookups essential
Person specification:
- Ideally an AAT studier / candidate with relevant experience across PL and accounts
- Strong Excel - minimum pivot table and lookup level
- Team focused - working as part of a small, cohesive team
- Ability to build strong relationships across the business and customer base
- Proficiency with accounting or ERP software - Oracle, SAP, Sage
- Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Applicants must have a good understanding of accounts, be enthusiastic and enjoy working in a varied accounts role.
The role is offering a salary between £28,000 - £33,000 (DOE) including AAT study support. Wider package includes 25 days holiday, one day working from home, healthcare plan and standard pension.