Accounts Assistant

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation in the retail industry. As an influential player in the market. The company is medium-sized, known for its commitment to quality and excellence.

• Purchase ledger maintenance in the ERP System.
• Purchase coding, entry and filing across all GBP, USD and EUR Invoices and payments set up with daily bank reconciliations.
• Setting up suppliers on the system, completing supplier reconciliation and managing any discrepancies.
• Allocating payments against supplier invoices and liaising with suppliers regarding payment.
• Month end journals including accruals, prepayment and depreciation.
• Checking and coding expense claims and entering credit card receipts.
• Entering all direct debit coding and entry.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT & Plastic Packaging Tax returns.
• HMRC Duty payment reconciliation.
• Providing cover for Sales Ledger tasks, credit control and updating the ERP with customer price file maintenance as and when needed.

• A successful Accounts Assistant should have:
• Academic background in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Studying for, part or fully AAT qualified.
• Experience using ERP systems, Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with accounting software, as well as digital payroll systems.
• Understanding of finance regulations and legislation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days with the option to buy or sell leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in finance within the FMCG industry. If you feel you are the right fit for this Accounts Assistant role, please apply today!