Accounts Assistant / Trainee Accountant

Our client, a successful manufacturing organisation, is seeking an enthusiastic and ideally degree educated individual to join a company who will support growth and development. For the right candidate there will be the opportunity to progress within the organisation. Initially the role will commence with the completion of purchase ledger but as you become more familiar with the company and its products this role will grow to include other elements of accounts.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Matching, batching and coding of purchase ledger invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Preparing payment runs and answering queries
• Dealing with all purchase enquiries
• Working closely with external suppliers and resolving any queries
• Processing sales invoices and sending out
• General administrative duties

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 1 years previous experience within a purchase ledger or general accounts role
• Numerate with a good eye for detail
• Experience of working within a fast paced environment to strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and support other areas when needed
• Good working knowledge of Excel is essential and knowledge of Sage Line 50 is desirable

For further information please contact Kate Goodman.

We thank you for your application and advise you that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, if we have not contacted you within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.