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Accounts Assistant

Employer
Lilium Direct Ltd
Location
Hertburn, Washington, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Jul 4, 2022

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our clients' team.



Job Title:
Accounts Assistant

Sector: Engineering



Location:
Washington, NE37 2SA

Contract Type: Permanent - Full or Part-time

Reporting to: Managing Director



Salary:
£25,000 to £30,000 per year based on experience

Hours: 37 hours/week

About Us:

Our company is dedicated to creating a new talent attraction and selection process in the interests of establishing the best cultural fit for both clients and candidates.

Background:

Are you looking for a rewarding and varied accounts role in a growing business?

Our award-winning client operating from a custom built 11,500 square foot factory is a leading UK precision engineering subcontractor, based in Washington, Tyne and Wear.

They are a dynamic company that has built a solid reputation for quality, accuracy, and cost competitiveness able to manufacture complex parts for a broad range of industries, offering a complete range of specialist services to customers all around the world.

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen to join our client's team in the accounts department in a rewarding and varied role position. The ideal candidate would have a background within an accounts department or have supported within a HR and accounting function. Our client is looking for a hardworking and self-motivated person with attention to detail and proficient with accounting tasks, some HR knowledge or experience would be advantageous. This role would suit somebody who enjoys a variety of accounting and administrative tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll and accounts preparation.

Responsibilities include:

  • Carry out bank reconciliations daily.
  • Supporting a positive cash flow position through effective Credit Control.
  • Creating and reviewing payments runs and requesting approvals, amending as required.
  • Diligently verifying new suppliers' payment details by verifying with a publicly available contact to prevent fraud. Also, to apply this to verifying changed payment details for existing suppliers.
  • Adding the payments onto the banking system and following up in approvals. Posting payments once approved.
  • Weekly payroll and pension reporting.
  • Application of the correct VAT treatment postings.
  • Assisting with preparing month end and year end support including, contract costing analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and processing journal entries.
  • First point of contact within the business dealing with issues related to HMRC.
  • Assisting with HR administration.
  • Supporting the company with general administration.

Skills

  • Excellent customer service & friendly approach
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Experience with Sage Accounting and Payroll software
  • Qualifications and Experience Requirements
  • AAT Level 3 or 4 would be a distinct advantage.
  • Ideally, 1 years' experience within a similar role

Benefits:

  • 23-days holiday
  • Public Holidays
  • Private Pension after 12-months service

Next Steps

At our company, we are committed to recruiting the right fit for companies and candidates to create an inclusive and ambitious workforce.

To apply for our vacancy for an Accounts Assistant, please click on Apply and upload a copy of your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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