Accounts Assistant (Part Time)

Job Description:

Job Title; Accounts Assistant

Salary;  £14,040 - £15,600 per annum

Shift; 10.00am - 2.00pm Monday to Friday (20 hours per week)

Location; Wigston, Leicester

Our client is looking to recruit an accounts assistant to join their family run manufacturing facility based in Wigston.This is an excellent opportunity to forge a career with an established company to build strong relationships, liaise with the relevant operations and ensure the smooth running of the sales department.

The Accounts Assistant Role;

• Process purchase invoices, ensuring alignment with goods received and purchase orders
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in coordination with procurement and warehouse teams
• Despatch sales orders and creating sales invoices
• Book stock in , ensuring accurate recording of raw materials, components, and finished goods
• Assist with stock reconciliations and stock takes
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Post daily banking transactions
• Maintain accurate records in the accounting and stock control
• Handle staff expenses, and company credit card reconciliations
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve finance and stock-related queries
• Ensure that the sales ledger debtors are within their credit limits and prompt payments are received
• Support year-end audit processes and provide documentation as required

Our Accounts Assistant Candidate;

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is a must
• Proficient in using SAGE accounting software (or similar)
• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable processes
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Computer literate (office 365, Excel / word / MS office)
• Construction materials / construction industry experience advantageous
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise according to business needs.

The Accounts Assistant Benefits;

• Permanent opportunity
• Free car parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Canteen facilities
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed).