The Opportunity:

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Accounts Assistant on behalf of a business that is based in the Darwen area. This company has a turnover of circa 130 million pounds, and has been operating for over 12 years. Our client is looking for an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to support all areas of the finance function and ensure departmental deadlines are met. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you’ll assist with sales and purchase ledger processing, bank and payment reconciliations, stock checks, supplier returns, and support year-end audit preparation. Please note: this job is office based.

Salary and Benefits:

- A healthy and competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 - 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) - rises with service - Study support - Company pension - Cashback healthcare plan (Westfield Health) - Discounts on all company products - On-site parking - On-site gym - Additional benefits with service (access to company caravan, enhanced family friendly policies)

Your New Role as the Accounts Assistant:

Sales ledger: · Assist with day to day payment entry · Ensure customer ledgers are up to date and accurate · Work with the credit control department with ad hoc duties including supporting customer query resolutions · Assist with production of credits and invoices in a timely manner Purchase Ledger: · Assist in the processing of invoices onto ERP system · Upkeep of cost analysis spreadsheets relating to Exhibitions · Update and maintain service agreement tracker · Assist with the ad hoc ordering online portals ensuring approval and sign off process has been carried out Reconciliations: · Produce accurate reconciliations across multiple income streams – Sagepay/Checkout/PayPal/ Amazon – this will require daily monitoring and working alongside customer services to ensure refunds and credits are processed in a timely manner · Retail shop reconciliations · Process and monitor supplier returns · Monitoring aged purchase orders alongside the buying department · Assist with year-end audit. · Maintain and monitor direct dispatch orders. · Offer assistance and support to the sales department. · Ad hoc duties as and when they arise Stock: · Monitor all stock with zero values and update with correct details if required

Experience and Skills Required to Apply:

· Motivated and a self-starter that takes ownership with a strong work ethic (ESSENTIAL) · Evidence of ability to implement rigorous controls and processes (ESSENTIAL) · Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills (ESSENTIAL) · Ability to multitask and work to deadlines (ESSENTIAL) · Fully fluent in all major IT applications including Microsoft applications (ESSENTIAL) · On-time production of information (ESSENTIAL) · Quality of information (ESSENTIAL) · Regulatory Compliance (ESSENTIAL) · Customer relationships (ESSENTIAL)

Summary:

This is a great opportunity to join an expanding company that offers study support to help you with career progression. The job requires you to have a broad range of experience that includes purchase ledger, sales ledger, stock control, and reconciliation. You will work on a full-time basis in the office from Monday to Friday. You will be offered 30 days of annual leave, life assurance, an on-site gym, and a cashback health plan.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL' criteria for your application to be considered.

This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK