We are a busy and growing skip hire and waste management company seeking an experienced and highly organised Accounts Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a varied role within a fast-paced environment, requiring the candidate to have previous payroll and general accounting experience and possess a thorough, meticulous and methodical approach to the position.
Key Responsibilities
· Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
· Submission of Real-Time Information reports, processing statutory deductions, and submitting accurate, on-time payments and filings directly to HMRC.
· Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
· Raising invoices and processing supplier invoices.
· Managing customer accounts and allocating payments.
· Chasing outstanding debts by telephone and email.
· Monitoring aged debtor reports and reducing overdue balances.
· Processing daily bank and cash/card sales transactions in Sage.
· Bank reconciliations.
· Processing VAT-related transactions and assisting with VAT returns.
· Supporting with month-end procedures.
· Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
· Assisting the Finance Manager with general accounting duties as required.
· Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding account queries.
Essential Requirements
· Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
· Proven experience processing payroll.
· Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software.
· Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Strong communication and negotiation skills.
· Reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking.
· Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable Requirements
· Experience within the waste management, transport, logistics, or skip hire industry.
· Knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
Competitive rates of pay - between £14 - £16 per hour depending on experience
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
