Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Burgess Hill. Don’t miss this opportunity to work for an established company with a trusted reputation in the automotive industry.
Accounts Assistant
Burgess Hill, RH15 9NF
Full time – Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with an hour lunch
Permanent position upon completion of a 3-month probationary period
£22,000 - £25,000 per annum depending on experience
Immediate start available
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a leading supplier of vehicle repair and refinish products. Their aim is to provide a one-stop solution to all of their bodyshop and distribution partners, with efficient delivery of the best products at competitive prices.
Over the past century, the business has developed many strong industry-relevant partnerships, enabling them to offer innovative products, services, and support to bodyshops and distribution partners across the country.
About the role:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Process stock purchase invoices and credit notes, resolve queries with managers and suppliers.
Provide progress reports on invoices and credit notes processed monthly.
Reconcile supplier statements, prepare details for monthly payment runs.
Build monthly stock account for management accounts with branch valuations.
Investigate gross margin variances by analysing stock purchases.
Attend monthly meetings to review gross margin with margin review team.
Support Business Analyst with daily report on sales and projected margin.
Review supplier returns and un-invoiced deliveries, clear aged balances.
Analyze customer spend and submit monthly spend data reports to suppliers.
Review items sent to customers for stock schemes and demos, submit relevant claims to suppliers.
Assist Overheads Controller with month-end procedures and purchase ledger closure on day 1 of new month.
About you:
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone is looking to grow with a thriving business in an exciting industry. You must have strong IT skills, including a basic understanding of Excel. Previous experience in a similar role is not essential as well will provide full training to the right applicant.
Benefits:
Employee pension scheme offered
Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) with a range of benefits and advice for employees and their families
Annual leave of 20 days per annum plus 8 days bank holiday - pro rata.
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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