Accounts Assistant Part Time (24 Hours)

About us:

We are fencing specialists with a proud heritage that stretches back for more than one hundred years. We are a family-owned business and currently in the ownership of the fourth generation Corrie family. The company prides itself on supplying and delivering a quality assured product and service.

We are recruiting for a part time Accounts Assistant to join the company at a time of exciting growth. The successful candidate will assist in the smooth running of the accounts department and ensure all purchasing costs are recognised in a timely fashion. The role will work closely with suppliers to ensure effective processes and expectations are managed.

Rate of Pay: £13 - £15 per hour

The working hours are negotiable but preferably a minimum of 4 days - 24 hours a week.

The role is hybrid but initially office based.

About the role:

• Maintaining the Purchase Order System and providing support to users
• Processing High Volume Purchase Invoices
• Dealing with telephone calls from suppliers relating to requests for payment and general queries
• Supplier Statement reconciliation
• Managing the Purchase Ledger on Sage 200
• Producing weekly payment runs
• Calculating and processing expense claims
• Administering subcontractor invoices and payments on Sage
• Reviewing and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of the Purchase Ledger
• Admin duties - including filing and scanning

About you:

· AAT or Strong Purchase Ledger experience

· Previous working knowledge of Sage

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability to multitask and work with all levels within the organisation

· Excellent timekeeping skills with the ability to meet deadlines

· Enthusiastic and self-motivated

The benefits:

• Bonus scheme based on company operating profit
• 25 days pro rata annual leave plus bank holidays (including a Christmas shutdown)
• Employer matched pension contributions
• Opportunity to work within a flexible environment and a family orientated business
• Perkbox - a range of benefits, including health & well-being support
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Enhanced sick pay