**YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WONT BE PROCESSED** You must meet all the essential criteria also for your application to be considered.
Company Details and Job Overview: Based in the Fleetwood area, this company has been operating for over 150 years and are British and family-owned.
The company now sells to over 70 countries and has received multiple awards from the Queen.
They are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent and full-time basis (35 hours per week).
Your New Role as the Accounts Assistant: Accounts Receivable: - entering and validating of distributor invoices, checking correct stock and price breaks - processing of bank transfers and allocation of payments - working out commission due - reconciliation of distributor accounts Accounts Payable: - checking purchase orders for correct GL codes - matching invoices against receipts - entering and validating supplier invoices - processing of fixed assets and maintaining asset register - BACS and cheque payments, foreign currency transfers and contras - Reconciliation of supplier accounts General Ledger: - journal postings - reconciliation of all account balances to TB - variance analysis Handling ad hoc queries (internal and external) General administration duties including use of Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets Control and administration of petty cash and foreign currency Balancing month end accounts in conjunction with colleagues Travel arrangements for Company Employees VAT submissions Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: Educated to a good basic standard with GCSE passes at grade A* to C in Mathematics and English or an equivalent NVQ (BTec) level 2 qualification in a business/finance discipline Preferably possess a qualification that is finance/accountancy based (not essential) Must possess a demonstrated track record of a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within an accounting function To be IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent software Must possess a demonstrated ability to prioritise workload in a busy and sometimes demanding role whilst adhering to strict time bound deadlines Ability to work efficiently and accurately Highly motivated The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills High level of flexibility and dependability Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: Competitive starting salary depending on experience 35 hour full time working week with flexibility on working arrangement 24 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays Private healthcare 4% employer pension contribution Catering facilities and free tea/coffee Free parking on site Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements.
With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy.
Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals.
Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
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