Accounts Assistant

I am delighted to be partnered with my client, a market leading manufacturing brand based in Stirling. The Accounts Assistant will manage the Accounts Payable process, support & cover the Accounts Receivable process and provide general support to the Finance team.

Client Details

My client is part of a FTSE 250 Group and is a market leading Manufacturing business. They have over 300 employees on site, and the finance team is made up of 5, including a Finance Director and Finance Controller.

Description

Main Purpose and Objectives of Job Role

The Accounts Assistant will effectively manage the accounts payable process to ensure accuracy and completeness in company costs and standards. To provide support and cover to the accounts receivable process and to provide general support to the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully manage the accounts payable process, through the effective three way match, direct voucher entry, receipts for service and repair, supplier payment confirmations, invoice queries, month end close process/reconciliation, GRNI validation, Ledger review and analysis of debit balances, Supplier statement reconciliations

• Creation and submission of quarterly VAT returns for the Company.

• Preparation and submission of company expenses

• Preparation of internal group recharges

• Petty cash management

• Reconciliation of intercompany accounts on a monthly basis

• Provide support and cover for accounts receivable function including self-billing, debt collection and reconciliations.

• Provide quality data and reporting as required by the business.

• Ensure that all deadlines are adhered to at all times.

• Additional responsibilities as required by the Financial Controller / Director.

• Completion of National statistics reports

• Assistance with cash flow forecasting & treasury function

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and you will be required to undertake other tasks that are reasonably requested.

Profile

The successful Accounts Assistant is likely to have the following profile;

• Prior working knowledge in the manufacturing background
• Prior working knowledge of JD Edwards is desirable
• Team player- it is a small team so someone who is happy to turn their hand to whatever is required
• Full understanding of the AP process, with some exposure to AR is appealing
• Intermediate level of microsoft office

Job Offer

My Stirling-based manufacturing client is willing to provide an excellent package, including a competitive salary (DOE). In addition, they provide a 6% matched pension and life assurance. It is a 37.5 hour working week, with an early finish on a Friday