Our client are a global design and manufacturing business who has been operating for almost a 100 years, a company that operate in over 50 countries and have developed a product that nearly 100% of it is made in the UK. Due to changes in the business they are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their busy and friendly Accounts team based in between Milton Keynes and Luton. A full time role paying up to £23,000 Reporting to the Finance Manager you will be responsible to create a good company image to suppliers, customers and other external contacts through a variety of accounts activities including inputting invoices, statement reconciliations, and at all times ensuring the highest standards of professionalism are maintained. To liaise with a variety of internal contacts including Sales Managers, Production, Studio, Purchasing, Finance, Warehouse and Transport. Responsibilities Timely and accurate input and filing of purchasing invoices Assisting with the reconciliation of supplier statements and informing suppliers of queries or copy requests Updating/administration of the Transport Analysis spreadsheet Input of staff expenses and business mileage for reimbursement Updating the Payment Chasers spread sheet (for weekly BACS run) Petty cash administration Complete credit applications for new suppliers Ad-hoc duties as required from time-to-time by the Accounts Payable Supervisor or Finance Director Provide support/cover for Credit Control during absences or busy periods Provide support/cover for Payroll Experience required: Confident and accurate computer and data-entry skills - minimum of intermediate level Excel Minimum of 2 years accounts experience Experience of Exchequer accounts would be advantageous, but training will be given Basic payroll experience would be advantageous, but again training will be given Excellent telephone and email correspondence manner Calm, organised, helpful and flexible, multi-tasking - a willingness to learn and help others - TEAM PLAYER Be able to work to deadlines and work under pressure - highly organised administration In return, we are looking to offer: Salary - £21-23K pa Hours - 09.00-17.15 Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid). Working hours may be flexible within the boundary hours of 08.00-18.00, but will need to be achieving 7 ¼ hours per day/36 ¼ hours per week (excluding lunch break) Company Pension - auto-enrolled after 3 months service (currently at 3%) and the Company matches contributions up to 3% Holiday - 21 days holiday per calendar year (Jan to Dec), plus UK recognised Bank Holidays. 3-4 days reserved out of annual entitlement each year for annual Company Closedown. If you are looking for a new challenge and role then please send an up to date CV to paul.heardreedgloabl.com Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business