Accounts Assistant

Thrive Personnel are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client a leading builders merchant in central Bradford.

Purpose of Job:

To assist the Head of Finance in providing a dedicated and professional financial support service to Directors and Management Team; be responsible for the processing of monthly salaries; day to day administrative duties;

Main responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Preparation and processing of Purchase invoices
• Preparation of payment lists
• Tracking and resolving Purchase Ledger issues
• Processing of monthly salaries payments.
• Assisting Head of Finance in preparation of monthly accounts and returns.
• Deal with accounting queries, resolving issues that may arise, in line with company process and procedures.
• Credit Control maintenance
• Day to day administrative duties (filing; record updating).
• Ensure records are up to date and accurate

General Responsibilities:

• To adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
• To comply with all H&S instruction and work in a safe manner at all times
• Be pro-active in seeking to improve current processes and procedures
• Work in other areas of the business as and when required

Skills/Experience:

• Purchase Ledger / Invoice experience - Essential
• Experience: 5 years in Accounting / Payroll
• Experience using Opera3 Payroll - Preferred
• AAT Qualified - Preferred
• Excellent I.T. skills (excel and word essential).
• Attention to detail - Essential
• Ability to work on own initiative - Essential