About the role
A great opportunity for a confident accounts assistant to join a successful and growing business based in Folkestone on the Shearway Business Park
About us
West Design Products are a family-owned and run company. We believe in great service, innovation and quality products and go above and beyond to deliver these.
West Design Products is now run across three premises - West Design HQ and Distribution Centre in Kent, a creative design hub in Dorset and a manufacturing division housed in Devon. West is also a truly global company, with distribution partners in overseas markets.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible - we reserve the right to withdraw the job advertising if a suitable candidate has been hired.
Key responsibilities/Accountabilities/Duties
* Preparing accounts up to and including trial balance.
* Supporting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and producing monthly balance sheet reconciliations statements covering accruals, prepayments, fixed assets register etc.
* Directly Managing:
* Stock Valuation process into SAP
* AP invoices (services and stock) processes and the Purchase ledger
* Weekly payment run processes in multiple currencies
* Daily treasury activities
* Sending out Sales Invoices daily
* Daily bank reconciliations
* Suppliers and Customers Rebates
* Filing of Monthly & Quarterly ONS Business Surveys
* Employee expenses processing and pay outs
* Credit Control tasks from time to time
* Supporting in all annual and other regular audit exercises
* Any other roles that may be assigned from time to time
About you
Thorough understanding of accountancy and book-keeping up to trial balance and preparation of management accounts
Proven workplace numeracy skills and accuracy
Computer literate, good data entry speed and capable of utilising MS Excel tools such as VLOOKUP. Knowledge of SAP would be desirable
Confident inter-personal skills to deal with customers and external contacts
Excellent attention to detail and diligence
Ability to efficiently prioritise and organise work
Self-motivated and determined to succeed
Friendly, pro-active and flexible team member
Standard Conditions
Salary £27,315 gross per annum
37.5 hrs per week
Monday to Friday 0830 – 1700 hrs with 1 hr lunch break
Benefits
Pension scheme - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discounts - Free Parking
28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increased after 5 years of service
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,315.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Casual dress
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Folkestone CT19 4RJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* What is your notice period
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/09/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025