Accounts Assistant

An exciting new opportunity as an Accounts Assistant in an Engineering company based in Luton

Client Details

With offices based on the outskirts of Luton, our client prides themselves on providing the very best services at only the highest standard. Their hardworking ethos is prevalent throughout the entire company and they are looking for a new ambitious and focused Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit team.

Description

The key responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant include:

• Sales Ledger functions
  - Inputting invoices onto the system
  - Ensuring prices charged for services are correct
  - Raising invoices
  - Dispatching monthly supplier statements
  - Raising and dispatching credit notes
  - Liaising with Credit Control and taking on Credit Control duties where necessary
• Payroll duties where necessary
• Maintenance of the cash book
• Maintenance of the petty cash account
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining the nominal ledger when necessary (Sales and Purchase Ledger)
• Journal entries
• Quarterly VAT returns

Profile

The successful candidate for the Luton-based Accounts Assistant will:

• Have at least a year's experience in a similar Finance or Accounts role
• Be highly numerate
• Have an excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Be able to work to deadlines
• Have a positive can-do attitude with the ability to problem solve
• Be a great team-player as well as being able to work independently.

Job Offer

The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary whilst working in an encouraging and supportive team. They will receive the necessary training to ensure they are fully equipped for their role.