Accounts Assistant

We have an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a manufacturing for their site in Sunderland.

Reporting into the Management Accountant, working within a small finance team, you will be responsible for the processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis
• Completion and analysis of the daily sales report
• Assist in the completion of the month end accounting pack
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit pack
• Input of journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist in all budget and business plan submissions
• Assist in the creation of new parts to verify BOMs and costs.
• Complete the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Ensure a safe working environment and excellent housekeeping standards
• Other duties commensurate to the role

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver information in a concise manner.
• Ability to challenge, train and educate work colleges in a constructive manner regarding all financial matters.
• A proactive approach to change with an ability to manage own workload and deadlines.
• Ability to work meet strict deadlines and exceed under pressure
• Accuracy in all areas and reports
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Excellent inter-personal skills and relationship building with non-financial departments
• A keen interest in self-development Desirable

Desirable

• A sound understanding and working knowledge of SAP
• AAT qualification
• A high level of experience and knowledge of basic accounting
• Experience of a similar role within manufacturing