Accounts Assistant - UK Company Vision " To be the strategic partner of choice, offering best in class Quality Management Services to the automotive and aerospace industries" An award winning Quality management company recognised for its Innovation. Mission Reporting to the UK Finance Controller (FC) the Accounts Assistant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely information to the FC so that the business can drive sustainable profitable growth for G&P in the UK market. Responsibility Responsible for processing and recording key information and making sure records are accurate and up to date. This includes assisting in the development and maintenance of appropriate processes and systems to support the company's needs. Key Elements of Role This role has a broad remit, it covers all elements of the day to day function of the accounts team. From inputting invoices, control spending, making sure the correct procedures/ authorisation are followed and data analysis. The Accounts Assistant would be responsible for producing accounts up to a Trial balance stage for the FC to meet company deadlines. Data entry Input data accurately and in line with deadlines consisting of; Purchase ledger invoices Supplier reconciliation Approval of sales invoices Daily bank posting Credit card control Month end journals including, wages, accruals, prepayments, dep'n etc. Analysis Ensure analysis is carried out on a frequent basis to support business decisions; Support the FC in analysing costs and profitability Ensure all costs are correctly allocated to the cost centres Reviewing all contracts to ensure best price is being achieved Governance Ensure that the correct level of authority is given in accordance with the G&P POA document; Reviewing contracts are signed in accordance with the POA Ensure purchase orders are authorised in line with the POA The Individual The position will report to the Finance Controller for the UK and will be working alongside other Account Assistants. The individual will need to be able to demonstrate their ability to handle volume and be able to work on their own initiative. Producing accurate and timely information is key to this role. There is also a requirement for this person to be able to think outside of the box and give suggestions for improvements so that information can be reported quicker and more automated.