Job Advertisement: Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)
- Company: Cleveland Cable Company
- Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom (Head Office)
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (12 months maternity cover)
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
About Us
Cleveland Cable Company is one of the UK's leading distributors of cables and accessories. Established for over 45 years, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, quality products, and supporting our people to grow within a fast-paced business environment.
Role Overview
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This is a hands-on role where you will support the finance department across various daily functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency within the ledger and banking processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger: * Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and matching them with purchase orders and delivery notes. Assisting with day-to-day purchase ledger duties.
- Banking: * Daily bank reconciliations across multiple currency and bank accounts. Posting cash receipts and allocating payments correctly.
- Month-End Support: * Assisting the finance team with month-end closing procedures.
- Performing prepayments, accruals, and ledger maintenance tasks as required.
- General Finance Duties: * Providing general administrative support to the finance department and handling internal and external finance-related queries.
Person Specification
- Experience: Previous experience working in a busy finance or accounts department (specifically with purchase ledger and banking experience) is essential.
- Skills: * Strong numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software packages.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attributes: * Ability to work well under pressure, manage time effectively, and meet strict deadlines.
- A team player who is eager to learn and support colleagues.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please state your salary expectations.
- Please state the hours you are available to work.
Work Location: In person
