ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Company: Wagstaff
Location: Leyland
Wage: TBC with successful applicant
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Expiry: 31/08/2023

This role will be working on and in all aspects of the accounts function, getting to understand the function and importance of both the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.

Posting of invoice’s ensuring these match the Purchase Orders, supplier statement Reconciliations, dealing with supplier queries.

Conducting daily/weekly bank reconcilations across multiple accounts and dealing with a factoring facility

Chasing and reconciling credit card receipts against the statements, ensuring the correct coding of all expenses and claiming back VAT

The role will report directly to the Finance Manager, but will need to communicate with all members of the accounts team, assisting in any daily duties where required to help out with the general accounts fuction

All training will be provided on how to use and get the most out our our accounting system

 

WORKING HOURS PER WEEK

40 hours per week with 30 mins unpaid lunch

REQUIRED SKILLS

It is expected the successful applicant will be able to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook to a basic level. 

REQUIRED QUALITIES

With the accounts function being a team of 5, the successful candidate will have to be able to work within the existing team and be adaptable, with a positive attitude and good communication skills.  Willingness to learn and take on various tasks within the team is key.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of C grade GCSEs in Maths and English required.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES

1

FUTURE PROSPECTS

The role is designed to be a permanent increase in the headcount of the finance team.  There is potential for the role to become a permanent role if this is right for the business and the individual upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.  This will be monitored and discussed well in advance of the conclusion of the apprenticeship.

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