Accounts Assistant for Leading Engineering Firm in Stone -Are you ready to elevate your career in finance? An esteemed engineering company in Stone is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant for a permanent position, offering a competitive salary of £28-30k, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance (PMI), EMI Share Options, a 6% Employee and Employer Pension Scheme, and 4x Death in Service (DIS) benefits.

Why This Role Stands Out: Joining this dynamic team as Accounts Assistant means more than just a job; its a chance to grow and thrive in a supportive environment. The company values its employees, offering a robust benefits package designed to ensure well-being and financial security. The role promises a blend of routine and variety, providing the perfect balance for those who enjoy structured tasks and occasional challenges.

Key Responsibilities as Accounts Assistant: - Accounts Payable: Match invoices with purchase orders, input supplier invoices and credit notes, complete supplier statement reconciliations, and resolve queries. - Accounts Receivable: Support and cover all AR tasks, maintain Excel cashbooks. - Reporting: Produce and distribute internal reports as required. - Month End Close: Create and post standard journal entries, support the team to meet corporate deadlines. - Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Complete in line with corporate policy. - Administrative Support: Assist the finance team with ad hoc duties.

Ideal Candidate Profile: - Professional Certification: Working towards AAT is advantageous but not essential. - Experience: Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant role or similar within a highly transactional finance team. - Skills: Strong attention to detail, logical problem-solving, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. - Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, confident in dealing with stakeholders and senior management. - Organisation: Ability to prioritise, multitask, and maintain accuracy amidst interruptions. - Team Player: Capable of working independently and as part of a small team. - IT Proficiency: High level of IT literacy, particularly in Excel. - Attitude: A can-do approach and meticulous attention to detail.

This role is predominantly office-based, with working hours from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. If you are a detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to a reputable engineering firm, this position could be your next career milestone.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ