11307 - Accounts Assistant Job Spec

Location:
Leicester Summary Our Client, a long-established successful product manufacturer & distribution firm based in Leicester, are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate would be working within a small, friendly team at their Leicester Head office (£3.5m t/o), also supporting operations at their abroad office ($4m t/o). Reporting directed to senior management, the role is varied and offers opportunities for professional development and, in time, promotion opportunities internally. Responsibilities Purchase & sales ledger (multiple currencies), Bank reconciliations (9x accounts / foreign currency accounts), Bi-monthly payment runs, Banking, Invoicing & credit notes, EDI invoicing, Credit control, Expense claims, company credit cards & petty cash, Calculation & payment of agents' commission, Liaising with external auditors, Cash management incl. foreign exchange hedging, Creating of shipments for arriving stock - duty / freight / intrastat coding, Arranging container arrivals, Computer system support contact, WEEE & packaging returns, EC sales reporting, Royalties reporting, Stocktake. Reporting to: Company Accountant / Managing Director Requirements Min. Qualifications: part or fully qualified AAT, Preferred Systems: ERP (Kerridge K8), MS Office incl. Excel & Word, Notice: ideal start October 2019... but the Client would wait for the right candidate, Be capable of taking complex instructions, carrying these out to a high standard and making decisions in a timely manner, A self-starter & proactive, capable of acting independently and be confident in asking for guidance when required, Fluent in written & spoken English, Must be able to use own initiative to gain a business advantage. Package This is a superb opportunity to work for a company with not only a strong UK presence, but also an International one. The business rarely recruits and has a friendly & settled, stable team. Appointment Type: Permanent Annual

Salary:
£22,000 - £25,000 (subject to experience) Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am - 5:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm (1hr lunch) Holiday: 31 Days (23STAT) Company Pension Opportunity for study support / long-term progression Free on-site parking If you're interested & think you're suitable for this opportunity, please apply online or call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 11307) on . Paul Mitchell Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy you are consenting to Paul Mitchell Associates contacting you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). If you do not consent to Paul Mitchell Associates contacting you and processing your data in line with GDPR please DO NOT apply. For further information relating to our Privacy Policy please visit our website.