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Accounts Assistant

Employer
Huws Gray
Location
Llangefni, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 19, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Financial Accounts Assistant Are you an experienced and motivated accounts assistant looking for a rewarding career as part of a team in a highly dynamic, fast growing business? This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills whilst utilising your experience, as part of a company which supports and encourages all employees to achieve their full potential. Established in 1990 from a single branch in Anglesey, North Wales, Huws Gray is now one of the UK's largest independent builders' merchants with a turnover of £400m operating from 100 branches covering Wales, the North West of England, Midlands and East Anglia, reaching from Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire to Penrith in Cumbria and across to Derby in the Midlands to Lowestoft in the far end of Suffolk. Alongside our aim to be the customer's one-stop shop for everything from below-ground drainage products to roofing materials, we pride ourselves on providing employees with the training, support and opportunities they need to grow and develop as part of our team. We endeavour to develop and encourage our staff, providing and offering opportunities for advancement from within. Last year, Huws Gray brought a Private Equity partner on board in order to accelerate and support our growth through acquisitions in a buy-and-build business model. Working with our Private Equity partner presents a very exciting opportunity for the Huws Gray finance team as we help support the development and growth of the business. Following the acquisition of Cambridge-based Ridgeons Group, we now have a workforce of 1700 colleagues, with rapid expansion plans on the horizon - making this an exciting time to join us. What will this role of Financial Accounts Assistant entail? As a Financial Accounts Assistant, you'll join a Finance Team of six, where you'll enjoy a varied, hands on role within a busy working environment. Initially your duties will be focused on finance admin and nominal ledger tasks including reconciliations, which will include, although not limited to: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts records and spreadsheets Providing administrative support to the wider Finance Team and the operation of the business Supporting the production of the Group accounts Reconciling daily banking entries Reconciling supplier and customer accounts Supporting sales ledger and purchase ledger day to day tasks Building and maintaining an excellent relationship with stakeholders, suppliers and employees What will I need in order to be considered for this Financial Accounts Assistant role? Proven experience within a similar role encompassing Bookkeeping or financial accounts administration and double entry Reconciliations Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure A keen eye for detail IT literate with accurate and timely data entry skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Good organisation and prioritisation skills Strong team player with a can-do attitude, along with the ability to work on own initiative What will I receive in return? As a Financial Accounts Assistant, you'll be part of a company which truly cares about every one of its employees. You'll be given the support you need to thrive within your role and reach your full potential. You will also benefit from the following: Circa £25,000 per annum (level dependent on experience) 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Career progression and personal development opportunities Company and performance-based bonus scheme Staff discounts on items purchased from all nationwide branches Social events such as annual celebrations and outings as well as a paid lunch once a month You'll be employed on a permanent contract, with working hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5pm.

Location:
Llangefni (Anglesey, North Wales) All applications for this Financial Accounts Assistant vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

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