Junior Accounts Assistant

FULL TIME JUNIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE ROTHERHAM salary circa GBP20-25K

A fast-growing group of companies based in Rotherham are recruiting for an accounts assistant to enhance the finance team. They are a close-knit team who take pride in providing a relaxed and friendly working environment, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make their mark. This is an extremely good company to work for with very little staff turnover and an understanding management team who do really look after their staff. This is a very good development opportunity for someone looking to progress with a growing business.

You will work alongside an existing team of 4 to support the Finance Director with a variety of duties, which will encompass sales ledger, credit control, and maintaining stock records.

Duties will include:

1. Accurately preparing sales invoices from stock records.
2. Checking remittance advices, posting sales receipts, and general sales ledger maintenance.
3. Management of the sales ledger.
4. Bank reconciliations.
5. Balance sheet reconciliations.
6. Maintaining stock records from in-house or 3rd party provided weighbridge reports.
7. Assisting with month-end, all tasks to be completed by 5/6 working days following month-end.
8. Helping to implement new processes and procedures.

Our Requirements

The candidate must have:

1. Experience in an accounts/finance role and be able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
2. Accurate and timely data entry skills.
3. Strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
4. Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts is desirable but not essential.
5. Knowledge of Excel is essential and advanced skills highly desirable.
6. Ideally have experience in working for a manufacturing/industrial type business.

The Package

1. Salary range circa GBP20,000-GBP25,000.
2. Permanent contract, working 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday (no hybrid working).
3. Pension scheme and death in service cover.
4. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
5. Free on-site parking.

At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.