About the Role
Redhill Manufacturing Limited is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team at our office facility in Redditch, Worcestershire. The role focuses on accurate recording, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with relevant regulations and standards, and providing support to external accountants and the internal Customer Service team.
Responsibilities
* Process purchase ledger transactions by reconciling invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes; input data accurately into MIE Trak.
* Raise supplier credit notes and manage their export from MIE Trak to Sage.
* Review transportation and delivery costs, ensuring re-delivery charges are correctly accounted for and matched to relevant invoices.
* Complete daily sales invoicing and shipping notes, ensuring accuracy and timelines.
* Ensure all sales invoices are supported with proof of shipment.
* Raise sales credit notes as required and cross-reference to Sage to ensure all invoicing is correct and aligned with supporting documentation.
* Oversee and manage recurring invoices as required by the business.
* Management of claims with external transport partners.
* Maintain up-to-date and accurate data in the Factflow system.
* Perform bank reconciliations and prepare supporting documentation required by external accountants.
* Conduct monthly sales reconciliation to verify completeness and accuracy between Mie Trak, Sage and Facflow.
* Act as a key point of contact for all accounts-related queries and provide ad hoc support across departments as needed.
* Ensure all financial transactions are correctly coded with appropriate GL (General Ledger) codes.
* Create and maintain accurate supplier and customer profiles, including managing credit control processes.
* Issue customer statements, respond to statement-related queries, and perform reconciliations as needed.
* Ensure customer and supplier accounts are accurate, complete, and regularly reconciled.
* Collaborate with procurement to maintain and update buying pricing matrices, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of any changes.
* Manage and record customer rebate agreements, ensuring they are current and compliant.
* Monitor and manage the accounts inbox, ensuring timely responses and issue resolution.
* Verify the accuracy of invoices, statements, and remittances prior to submission to external accountants.
* Assist with the management of accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate period-end financial reporting.
* Assist with the management of monthly depreciation postings in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
* Conduct allocation analysis and review trial balance accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* May be required to perform additional tasks to support team and organisational objectives.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 years experience of bookkeeping / operating as an Accounts Assistant.
* Desirable: AAT or equivalent experience.
Competencies
* Efficient Management of Financial Administrative Processes– Supports the finance function by accurately managing financial records, processing transactions, and maintaining documentation to ensure smooth and compliant accounting operations.
* Planning and Organisation– Effectively structures tasks, priorities, and resources to achieve goals efficiently and meet deadlines.
* Delivering a Consistently Positive Customer Experience– Ensures customer needs are met efficiently, professionally, and with empathy.
* Clear, Constructive Communication– Communicates expectations and collaborates across teams to ensure alignment.
* Driving Solutions and Judgement– Responds to challenges with sound judgement and a solutions-oriented mindset.Ensuring Accuracy in All Work– Maintains high standards of accuracy in records, communication, and accounts.
* Operational Efficiency and Discipline– Ensures the effective use of Mie Trak, analyses reports and dashboards to assess team performance, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency using technology.
Benefits
* EAP – 24 hour GP Line, 24 hour Counselling Line, Discount codes for 100’s of stores.
* Cash Plan – Optical, Dental, Dental Accident, Chiropody, therapy Treatments, Specialist Consultations and Diagnostics, Westfield Rewards, Scanning Service (MRI, CT & PET scans), Gym Discounts, Personal Accident – Accidental Death and Permanent Disability (values dependant on scheme level).
* Birthday’s off as an additional day to holiday entitlement.
* Recommend a Friend Scheme, Friendly Team, Free parking and close to public transport, Large canteen and lockers, Early finish on Fridays.
* Holiday entitlement: 28 days (incl. 8 statutory holidays) accrues additional days as outlined in the company policy.
* Company Values: Reliability, Excellence, Dedication, Honesty, Innovation, Leadership, Learning.
* Future Prospects – support continued professional development and promotion opportunities.
About the Company
Redhill Manufacturing Limited is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of access, storage and manual handling equipment. We offer a comprehensive range of products, built in Worcestershire, and supplied to industry, wholesalers and businesses across the UK and Europe. We are proud to be the only manufacturer to hold a BSI Kitemark on our mobile safety steps. We are a third generational family business (Est 1978) and are proud to say that we have been able to evolve over the years to the changing demands within our industry. We are innovative and welcome new ideas that capture efficiency and technological advancement.
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