Accounts Assistant

We have an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a manufacturing for their site in Sunderland.

Reporting into the Management Accountant, working within a small finance team, you will be responsible for the processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis.

Responsibilities

* Responsible for processing of invoices as well as journal entries and accounting analysis

* Completion and analysis of the daily sales report

* Assist in the completion of the month end accounting pack

* Assist in the preparation of the annual audit pack

* Input of journal entries and reconciliations

* Assist in all budget and business plan submissions

* Assist in the creation of new parts to verify BOMs and costs.

* Complete the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

* Ensure a safe working environment and excellent housekeeping standards

* Other duties commensurate to the role

Requirements:

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver information in a concise manner.

* Ability to challenge, train and educate work colleges in a constructive manner regarding all financial matters.

* A proactive approach to change with an ability to manage own workload and deadlines.

* Ability to work meet strict deadlines and exceed under pressure

* Accuracy in all areas and reports

* Ability to analyse and interpret data

* Excellent inter-personal skills and relationship building with non-financial departments

* A keen interest in self-development Desirable

Desirable

* A sound understanding and working knowledge of SAP

* AAT qualification

* A high level of experience and knowledge of basic accounting

* Experience of a similar role within manufacturing