We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our growing Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis at our York Head Office, Northminster Business Park. This role will be taking over from a member of our team who is retiring in the summer.
The role will primarily involve maintaining the purchase ledger but will also include helping other members of the finance team with the management of the ever-growing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit and growing Finance team, reporting directly into the Treasury Accountant. You will be based at our York Head Office at Northminster Business Park, Upper Poppleton where free parking available on site.
You will act as a point of contact for Cross Functional Teams within Head Office, supporting administration within the Finance team. This position could be considered a fantastic opportunity to gain experience for a recent graduate or someone who is looking to get back into the industry.
The finance team is a very close-knit group with a wide range of experience between us, some members of the team have been with the business for over 20 years and others under a year. We are a fun, friendly, chatty bunch who are always willing to support each other.
Key Responsibilities for our Accounts Assistant
1. General accounting data entry
2. Checking of stock and non-stock requisitions
3. Processing of purchase orders liaising with the originators of purchase orders
4. Logging, coding, and checking the posting of invoices on to the Sage 200 system
5. Resolving purchase ledge queries
6. Supplier statement reconciliations
7. Occasional sales ledger reconciliation work may be required
8. Assisting and liaising with stores recording shop queries / discrepancies
9. Assisting with month end procedures
10. General administration duties, including filing, photocopying, scanning, etc
11. Bank Statement posting
About you
12. A background of working in Purchase Ledger is preferable but not essential
13. Sage 200 experience is desirable
14. Pro-active and enjoy resolving problems and providing first class customer service
15. Good attention to detail, approaching your work in a logical and methodical manner
16. Planning and organisational skills
17. Strong communication skills
18. You will have strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
19. Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and previous data entry experience
20. The ability to manage time effectively by prioritising and re-prioritising as needed
21. Analytical and problem-solving skills
22. Have a positive, can-do attitude with a passion for learning new skills
23. Good communicator who can take a friendly and engaging approach in multiple situations
24. Willing to work in a proactive work environment, independently or as part of a team
Benefits/Package for our Accounts Assistant:
Salary: 24031.80 per annum
25. Flexible working around core hours, as agreed by your line manager
26. Annual discretionary bonus scheme
27. Death in service
28. Generous Staff Discount
29. Holiday Entitlement (Increases with service)
30. Company Contribution Pension
31. Access to Retail TRUST (Wellbeing and Financial Support)
32. Access to the Pavers Foundation: an employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme
33. Access to Pavers Academy for learning and development opportunities