Are you a Finance Assistant or have you worked in an office based role for at least 2 years and looking for a part time role? Although relevant accounts experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided).
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent 22.5 to 30 hours per week, Mon to Friday Salary: Competitive Salary of £25,000
- £Benefits: Company bonus scheme, long service scheme, up to 10 paid medical appointment per year, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including perks and discounts, enhanced leave such as compassionate leave & jury service, Company pension scheme, secure free onsite parking, free staff WIFI, free refreshments at breaks, staff discounts on gifts we manufacture, workers committee representation, access to a trained Mental Health First Aider, Company events, casual dress and more.
Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (additional in line with long service scheme).
An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3-4 days of annual holiday entitlement.
They design, manufacture, print & finish all of the products they sell on site, with many unique products made from sustainable materials.
Based in rural Herefordshire they employ 60 people at their factory in a team that has won many industry awards for their products and services.
Sustainability is at the core of what they do, they are Charter Members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO9001 Quality & ISO14001 Environmental certification.
They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
Job Overview To assist the Company Accountant in day-to-day finance and accounts administration tasks.
Whilst previous accounts experience is desirable, it is not essential.
Full training will be provided.
The most important qualities we are looking for are a positive attitude, strong aptitude for learning, enthusiasm for developing within the role, and the ability to support the Company Accountant effectively.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Process invoices Manage finance inboxes and supplier queries Dealing with customers queries on invoices via email & telephone.
Processing credit card payments.
Regular updating of information to both SAGE & our bespoke CRM.
Answering the phone & transferring calls where relevant.
Other general administration duties as required to support the accounts/sales departments.
Data entry.
Person Specification The Finance Assistant should be: Calm and confident with an excellent telephone manner, comfortable dealing with both internal colleagues and external customers.
At least 2 years in an office-based role.
Very good IT and computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets.
Ability to prioritise workload and complete accurate data entry.
Desirable (but not essential training will be provided): Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with Sage accounting software.
Some prior bookkeeping or finance-related experience.
Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above.
Desirable (but not essential training can be provided): AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting or equivalent.
Certificate in Bookkeeping.
Payroll experience.
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