Job Description

Hours of Work: Negotiable, full or part time options available
Reporting to: Finance and Operations Manager

JDS are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team in Crayford, Kent.

The successful candidate must have a through working knowledge of Sage Line 50 Accounts and Sage payroll packages.

You will be passionate about accounts and payroll with an exceptional attention to detail and have effective and clear communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience with Sage, meaning you will be able to pick up the core job duties involved in this role with ease including current processes.

At JDS career progression is highly encouraged and future opportunities of applying for team leader and management positions will be available to those who show the desire and commitment to take the next step and responsibilities.

Job Description

The purpose of the role will be to ensure all company accounts duties are completed accurately.

This includes but is not limited to:

Running Sage 50 payroll
Managing and reconciling Accounts for 2 companies using Sage Line 50 Accounts
Using Sage Pay to make payments as required
Bank Reconciliations
Credit Control
Supplier/Customer Invoicing - in and out daily
Preparing Monthly Management Accounts/WIPS/P&L Reports/Budget Spreadsheets
Weekly Expenses
Month End and year end journals
Petty Cash
Credit Card Expenses and reconciliation
Send out monthly statements to customers
Match supplier invoices for component suppliers and subcontractors using Big Change system
Investigating and solving any discrepancies for price/quantity with suppliers
Dealing with supplier and customer queries as and when received.
Allocate and post manual payments to the relevant supplier account
Follow up on supplier statements
Issue chasing letters where required
Any other general accounts and administration duties as and when required

Background and Experience Essential

Previous experience of working as an Accounts Assistant
Experience with the use of Sage 50, Sage Payroll, Sage Pay
Experience with the use of IT systems e.g. Word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint
Appropriate level of data protection, security awareness and confidentiality awareness

The successful candidate

The ideal candidate for the role will possess:
 

An advanced level of computer skills will need to be evidenced focusing on Microsoft Office in particular, Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Attention to detail
Capacity to work under pressure
Results and Customer service focused
Discretion and confidentiality is essential
Drive and passion
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility and open to change
Initiative, self-motivated, organised
High level of verbal and written skills
Professional attitude
Consistently display positive, professional and approachable behaviours - displaying the company behavioursWork co-operatively with others as part of a team.
Acting on initiative
Work well under pressure and to deadlines
Experience in prioritising conflicting workloads
Flexibility to travel when required eg meetings with clients on sites

Other Information

Working Hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Overtime available
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme available
Death in Service cover available
Healthcare scheme available after two years
3-month probationary period
Sociable company with regular events throughout the year
Welcoming environment and friendly team
Progression and training available
Full training on company specific/internal systems (Planon/Big Change) will be provided

Appointment is subject to successful interviews, completion of an application form, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two satisfactory references.

Some of our vacancies receive high numbers of applications and we may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications, you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities