Accounts Assistant

Gloucester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Purpose



Your role will be to manage all financial aspects of our Irish & French subsidiaries, reporting to our Finance Director. You will collaborate with our internal teams and global network to efficiently resolve any queries and ensure the accuracy of the subsidiary accounts. You will be detail-focused and highly experienced with excellent all-round knowledge of managing a variety of accounts. A well organised individual who can prioritise workload and produce highly accurate work. The role would suit someone who has worked in a smaller organisation and is now looking to develop their skills and knowledge within a larger organisation.

Key Responsibilities:



Duties will include but not limited to the following -

Accurate and timely recording of financial transactions such as income and outgoings to trial balance level, to ensure the accounting software is up to date and accurate Handling accounts payable and receivables Maintaining company ledgers Multi-currency bank reconciliations Reconciling ledgers to third-party records such as supplier statements Ensuring all information is entered to allow preparation of month end management accounts Manage debtor ledger and chase late payers Process supplier invoices and ensure all are received and entered within a timely manner Create journals, prepayments and accruals where required Periodic close and reconciliations Filing and archiving documents Process monthly VAT, VIES and EU reporting requirements Manage customer/supplier questions and ensure any queries are resolved in a timely manner Assist the Finance Director with year-end preparation and liaise with the French & Irish Accounting firms

Legislation



You will also be expected to stay up to date on any relevant legislation or global developments

Additional



Assisting in any special assignments/projects as requested ensuring confidentiality at all times

Experience and Skills



Education and Training



AAT Qualified / Qualified by Experience

Work Experience



Two years' minimum experience in an accounting environment Previous experience using SAGE and Brightbooks

Knowledge and Skills



Provide a high level of service to meet our standards & expectations Professional, friendly & personable nature Have effective planning, organisational and communication skills - written, verbal and non-verbal, using translation software when required Ability to manage your own time and prioritise, take responsibility for a variety of tasks and meet deadlines Attention to detail and accuracy in their work Ability to work on your own and as part of a team when required Be highly accurate and detail-oriented Have strong problem-solving skills Strong IT skills, use of Microsoft suite of packages Up to date working knowledge of Sage 200 Accounts and a willingness to learn unfamiliar accounting software Strong motivational skills with a desire to learn and improve existing processes Able to operate at a consistent pace and manage timely situations under pressure

Desirable



Ability to speak French would be an advantage to liaise with French Accountants & develop the French accounting software Knowledge of Import / Export procedures Knowledge of French accounting standards
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AAI&F

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3069491
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gloucester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned