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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

About the Role

We are a growing manufacturing business seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a Manufacturing business in Gloucester on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing the financial activities of multiple European entities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a smaller organisation who is looking to expand their skills within a larger, more complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and timely financial records up to trial balance level
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
Maintain company ledgers and perform regular reconciliations
Complete multi-currency bank reconciliations
Reconcile internal records with third-party statements (e.g. suppliers)
Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
Monitor debtor ledgers and follow up on outstanding payments
Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
Prepare journals, prepayments, and accruals
Assist with month-end close and periodic reconciliations
Handle VAT returns and EU reporting requirements (including VIES)
Respond to customer and supplier queries efficiently
Support year-end processes and liaise with external accounting partners
Maintain accurate filing and document archiving systemsSkills/experience:

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Confident working independently and as part of a team
Good problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting systems
Willingness to learn new systems and processes

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