Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Maternity Cover 10 months £32,000 £38,000 Office based, Monday to Friday

We are currently recruiting for a Accounts Assistant to join a well-established UK-based manufacturing business based in East Kent .

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of day-to-day finance activities, supporting the wider finance function and working closely with colleagues across the business.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is essential , as this is the system used throughout the role.

The Role:

As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the accounts function, with duties covering areas such as:

• Managing customer and supplier accounts, including account set-up and ongoing maintenance.

• Supporting credit control and following up outstanding customer payments.

• Preparing debtor information and regular financial reports for management.

• Processing sales and purchase invoices, credit notes and customer statements.

• Managing cash allocations, payment journals and supplier payment runs.

• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Raising sales invoices and supporting stock-related invoicing.

• Processing inter-company transactions between the company's businesses.

• Assisting with purchasing and order administration, including raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records.

• Processing delivery documentation, supplier invoices and customer remittances through NAV.

• Maintaining accurate records relating to timber deliveries and stock movements.

• Supporting the monthly payroll process, including PAYE/CIS payments and relevant deductions.

• Processing staff expenses and reimbursements.

• Responding to finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.

• Supporting month-end processes and providing information to Group Accounts.

• Assisting with internal and external audit requirements.

• General finance administration, including maintaining accurate electronic and paper records.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance position.

• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 essential.

• Good understanding of general accounts processes.

• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, credit control and payments.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

This role is being handled by Chloe Wadhams & Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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