Accounts Assistant - Midas Recruitment : Job Details

This is an incredible opportunity to join a leader in luxury as an Accounts Assistant, in a position biased towards purchase ledger and report into a dedicated and knowledgeable Finance Manager.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
• 23 days holiday plus bank holiday, rising to 28 days with length of service
• Death in service
• Company pension

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and financial support to the company to ensure the purchase ledger function runs efficiently
• Process and code supplier invoices on the CRM and liaise with managers to ensure invoices are processed
• Make payments in accordance with company timescales and supplier payment terms
• Handle incoming account queries from suppliers, aiming to resolve queries effectively and efficiently
• Assist in the set-up and approval of ad-hoc payments
• Statement and bank reconciliation
• Produce a number of reports and duties to assist with debtors and month-end accounts
• Prepare VAT reports for companies in the UK, Spain and Germany
• Assist with sales ledger reconciliations when required

Accounts Assistant Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role, with good knowledge of purchase ledger
• Demonstrate good organisational skills, able to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritise
• Shows initiative and is capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Articulate with superb communication skills, able to liaise at all levels internally and externally
• Good understanding of Excel and accounting software
• Possesses commercial acumen and understands best business practice

Ideally, the company is looking for a candidate who lives within an easily commutable distance from Leamington Spa as the position is fully office-based.