Accounts Assistant
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: Competitive
A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, the company specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Their technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.
Established in London in 1946, they now supply materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, they are on an exciting trajectory with a strong merger and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve their growth targets.
The Role
The role of the Accounts Assistant works to ensure that the account records within the business are processed with accuracy in a timely manner.
A support role for the whole finance function of the group, this FTC role is likely to have exposure to a variety of responsibilities and roles, with an initial focus on customer credit provision and hold, and aged debtor chasing
The role is likely to also support in completing a variety of transactional work, month end close procedures and generally supporting finance leadership.
Skills and Qualifications
3 years' experience, and keenness to learn and work with a team and cross departments - Experience of financial reconciliations
Understanding of accounting processes
Ready and able to exercise initiative
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Numerical and problem-solving skills
Confident in accounting systems, and quick to learn
Good excel ability to manipulate and amend reports
Good general Microsoft abilities – Office, Outlook, Sharepoint, etc
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
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