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FRS Ltd
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Accounts Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £20,000 per annum |
Overview
Due to growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant for a global manufacturer based in Northampton. This will be a varied role, encompassing all the accounts processing functions for the UK and overseas. Responsibilities include: Purchase Ledger . To maintain and reconcile the creditors ledgers, including the matching and processing of supplier invoices in the manufacturing system, ensuring VAT is recorded appropriately. . Liaising with suppliers regarding invoice queries and payments, in an effective timely manner and ensuring deadlines are achieved. . Prepare multi-currency payment runs for authorisation; ensuring suppliers are paid in a timely manner. . Reconcile and revalue the multi-currency trade creditors ledger, based on month end closing exchange rates. . Ensure that all records are processed and maintained in adherence with the company’s financial controls, policies, procedures and accounting standards. Sales Ledger . To maintain and reconcile the debtors ledgers, including the processing and allocation of cash receipts to customer accounts, accurately and in a timely manner. . To claim on a daily basis, the revenue for the prior day’s sales from our invoice financing facility, and reconcile the invoice financing debtors ledgers. . Reconcile and revalue the multi-currency Debtors ledger, based on month end closing exchange rates. . Confirm and agree month end balances with subsidiary and group companies Banking. . Ensure all bank transactions are processed accurately in accordance with the company policies and procedures into the financial system, and a full reconciliation is completed weekly. Other . To ensure all VAT records are accurate and coded appropriately. . To ensure all payroll related payments are processed for authorisation in line with defined deadlines. . To control both financial and non-financial inputs to the management accounts, including all ledger entries, to ensure they are accurate and have integrity. . Balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting any discrepancies. . To assist with accurate accruals and prepayments, and variance analysis. . To support in the development and improvement of IT / Financial systems and processes. . To assist the Financial Controller by providing information to enable the creation of budgets and financial forecasts. Essential Experience and Qualities: . Previous experience working within accounts in a similar role. . Studying towards an accounting qualification e.g. AAT, or has the desire and drive to do so. . Be able to demonstrate good to advanced Excel skills. . Able to multitask while maintaining priorities and meeting deadlines - can handle a large and varied workload, and has an eye for detail. . Good problem solving skills. . The ability to work as part of a team, in achieving team objectives through working together. Desirable Experience and Qualities: . High level of drive, an inquisitive mind and the ability to challenge and continuously improve processes and ways of working. . Able to apply accounting theory in appropriate business context. . Able to articulate issues with clarity and conviction. . Sets themselves high standards and is active and energetic in pursuit of accuracy and excellence.