Role: Trainee Accounts Assistant
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6BN
Pay: Competitive rates of pay available subject to candidates experience and skill set. Fully funded day release scheme.
Working hours: 8:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday with one 30 min break.
Benefits: Enhanced holidays through length of service, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Training and development opportunities, Annual Bonus, Workplace Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Specsavers Vouchers.
Details:
Thorp Precast specialise in the manufacture of architectural precast concrete cladding for large commercial and residential buildings throughout the UK. We are a family run manufacturing business with passion for innovation and quality.
We pride ourselves in creating a supportive and friendly environment that allows you to learn, develop and progress within the business. If you are looking for an opportunity where your contribution matters and makes a difference, joining TP may be the right next step for your career.
Due to continued growth and investment, we are looking for a new addition to our Accounts Department. Successful candidate will have strong administrative skills, be passionate about accountancy and finance and have an aspiration to progress in this field. Inquisitive nature and logical problem-solving skills are desirable.
For this position, we are proudly offering a day-release scheme. We will cover 100% of the course fees and allow paid time off every week to attend college and complete a relevant qualification.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
· Checking and scanning Goods Received Notes.
· Matching credit card statements and receipts.
· Processing invoices; matching invoices to goods received, seeking approvals for payment, uploading to Microsoft Business Central.
· Obtaining correct Project details to allocate Purchase Invoices to correct nominal codes.
· Accurate and timely input of supplier invoices.
· Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
· Posting recurring journals as they fall due.
Additional duties will include:
· Opening, sorting, and circulating the post.
· Scanning, saving, and circulating, via SharePoint, supplier correspondence.
· Data Entry into Business Central of: Purchase Invoices, Direct Debit Payments, New Supplier Credit Account Details, Subcontractor applications.
· Dealing with any queries or disputes against invoices.
· Ensuring subcontractor insurance details are up to date.
· Participating in regular full factory stock takes.
Desirable skills:
· Computer literate.
· Organisational skills.
· High attention to detail.
· The ability to prioritise and multi-task.
· Ability to work well within a small team.
Awareness and practical knowledge of Business Central, Jet Reports, Continia, SharePoint, Power BI, CIS, Sage or any accounting software will be a distinct advantage but not essential.
If you are ready for a new challenge and would like to join a growing and dynamic team, please apply via Indeed including your CV, a covering letter and stating your salary expectations.
Suitable candidates will undergo an initial telephone interview, and if successful applicants will then be offered a formal interview. There will be an aptitude test to complete as a part of the recruitment process.
Thorp Precast are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job.
Work Location: In person
