Accounts AssistantLocation: NewquaySalary: £30,000–£32,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pmAbout the OpportunityOur client is looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Accounts Assistant to support the finance function across the wider group.This is a full-time, permanent position supporting financial transactions across 4 depots. Working as part of the group's finance team, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day financial operations.The business is looking for someone with a strong background in Accounts Receivable (AR), credit control and Accounts Payable (AP), alongside experience carrying out bank and credit card reconciliations.This is a busy, hands-on role suited to someone who is currently working in a similar finance position and is confident managing a high volume of transactions, including purchase orders, purchase invoices, journals and email queries.You will need to be organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing competing priorities, with the ability to hit the ground running and take ownership of your workload.Experience using NetSuite would be advantageous but is not essential.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable & Credit Control Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities across the group. Monitor outstanding customer invoices and ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms. Carry out credit control administration, including following up overdue accounts and chasing outstanding payments. Act as a key point of contact for customer account queries, investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies. Maintain accurate customer account records and ensure new customer details are correctly added to the finance system. Support the wider business in resolving customer account issues and maintaining positive customer relationships.Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger Monitor the accounts department email inbox, ensuring incoming queries and requests are dealt with promptly. Manage the purchase order process, ensuring purchase orders are accurately matched against supplier invoices. Process a high volume of supplier invoices and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently. Investigate and resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies, liaising with suppliers and internal departments. Prepare supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time. Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances. Manage supplier queries and maintain accurate supplier records. Set up new suppliers within NetSuite or the relevant finance system. Banking & Reconciliations Complete regular bank reconciliations across the group. Reconcile company credit card transactions, ensuring all expenditure is accurately recorded. Review and process employee expenses, checking claims for accuracy and compliance with company procedures. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date. Assist with processing journals and maintaining accurate financial records.  Payroll, VAT & Financial Administration Support the monthly payroll process, helping ensure all relevant information is accurate and submitted on time. Assist with pension administration and relevant pension filings. Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns. Maintain accurate financial documentation and records. Assist with additional finance administration and reporting requirements as needed.Wider Business Support Work closely with colleagues across RIG Corp, RIG Plymouth, RIG Newquay and RIG Roseland. Build effective working relationships with internal departments, suppliers and customers. Respond to financial queries and requests from stakeholders across the group. Assist with maintaining and improving financial processes and procedures. Provide general support to the wider finance function as required.What We're Looking ForThe successful candidate will ideally have at least two years' experience in a similar accounts or finance position and be confident managing a busy workload with a high volume of transactions.We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: At least two years' experience in an accounts or finance administration role. Strong Accounts Receivable and credit control experience. Good Accounts Payable and purchase ledger knowledge. Experience processing high volumes of purchase orders, purchase invoices and financial transactions. Experience completing bank and credit card reconciliations. Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving supplier and customer queries. Good numerical skills and excellent attention to detail. Experience using finance or ERP systems. NetSuite experience would be desirable but is not essential. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers. A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is currently working in a similar position, understands the demands of a busy finance department and can hit the ground running.Salary & Working Hours Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Lunch: 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Contract: Full-time, permanent. Location: On-site only.Interview ProcessThe recruitment process will consist of three stages: Initial Teams Interview: An introductory conversation to discuss your experience and suitability for the position. On-Site Interview: A meeting at the business premises to explore your experience and the role in more detail. Final Teams Interview: A final conversation with the company's CFO.Why Consider This Opportunity?This is a great opportunity to join a growing group of businesses in an important finance position, where you will have responsibility for supporting transactions across multiple companies.You'll be joining a busy finance function where your experience, organisation and ability to manage a high volume of work will make a real difference.If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge, with a strong background in both purchase and sales ledger activities, this could be an excellent opportunity.Interested?If you have at least two years' experience in a similar accounts role, are confident with credit control, purchase ledger and reconciliations, and are ready to take on a busy position within a growing group, we'd love to hear from you. 

£30000 Salary

Job ID: HQ028912

Job Type: Permanent

Category: Accountant