Accounts Assistant | Harpenden | £28k
A busy fast paced and interesting company that deal with some of the world’s leading brands are looking for a switched-on logical thinking, detail orientated individual with a passion for accounting to join their team.
You will be based in the office in Harpenden; therefore, your own transport would be advantageous; free parking is offered.
You will be working in a friendly and buzzy office which is open plan and offers a relaxed environment. They offer excellent training and a supportive environment.
This role will suit a candidate with 2 years + experience in accounts who is confident with formulas, creating graphs and understands macros on Excel.
What’s in it for you:
Salary Up to £28k per annum
Monday to Friday 9-5.30 Office Based
25 Days annual leave
Free on-site parking
Excellent ‘on the job’ training programme
Rewarding fun/social events
Workplace Pension
Fun, friendly open plan office atmosphere
Key Responsibilities:
Assist / Manage purchase ledger. Check/ reconcile supplier statements to relevant sage accounts, making sure all invoices have been received, any queries resolved, any missing invoices/ credit notes are requested from the supplier. Any unallocated items on the statement that cannot be matched need investigating.
Invoice rents where applicable, along with assisting in general sales invoicing working from the sales-based orders.
Reviewing the sales database to make sure despatched orders delivered have been invoiced out and explore any anomalies.
Matching overseas Freight & Airway bills from logistic companies, ensuring all import/export paperwork has been provided is correct, communicating back if not. Posting costs via invoices, matching to provisions set by bespoke sales database software.
UK Logistics, Match freight cost to provisions, making sure costing is correct to each order and any variances is investigated.
Matching supplier purchase ledger invoices to orders, no matter finished, non-finished goods or raw materials. Ensuring items have been received in good condition, quantity and cost is correct.
VAT administration, assist with reconciliation of postponed VAT accounting
Reconcile employee expenses.
What the employer is looking for:
2-3 years’ experience of working in an accounting environment, preferably with experience of using Sage Accounts
Advanced on Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Knowledge Sage 50 is essential
Good understanding of accounts function, ledgers, cost, revenue etc
Numerate and a good eye for detail is fundamental
Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
Organised approach and ability to handle conflicting priorities
Trustworthy with a friendly proactive manner. Experience of using a bespoke database/CRM
Must have a can-do attitude and take responsibility for given areas
Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.
Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.