Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Date: Dec 1, 2023 LOCATION: leighon buzzard, BDF, GB Company: Pelican Products, Inc.

Working with minimal supervision, the role holder is expected to prepare bank reconciliations, assist with month end reporting and take ownership for accurately processing supplier invoices and resolving queries in a timely manner. Working as part of a small, busy team, the Accounts Assistant will work closely with the Management Accountant, people in the business and suppliers, to ensure costs are accurately recorded and invoices are paid within agreed terms. This role will also involve supporting the Management Accountant with bank reconciliations, credit card processing, and other duties.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively assist with month end reporting, including prepayments, accruals, posting journals, assisting with Balance Sheet reconciliations, and analysis.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, and process credit card transactions.
• Prepare KPIs and other reports.
• Processing purchase ledger invoices with accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and entering data into SAP and supporting purchasing systems.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Communicating with vendors, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, resolve invoice discrepancies, and or obtain missing documents. Addressing and resolving escalated issues in a timely manner.
• Matching invoices to Purchase Orders.
• Ensuring proper approvals are in place for all documentation and submissions.
• Assists in providing support requested during audits.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Management Accountant or Finance Manager
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Two years of purchase ledger experience.
2. Confident using Excel spreadsheets.
3. Knowledge and experience of SAP.
4. Must have excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills, with great attention to detail.
5. Must be flexible with work schedules at busy periods such as period close processes Month /Year End.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Actively supports and complies with Peli\xe2\x80\x99s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.

• Must be flexible regarding working hours.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Next Steps of the Selection Process:

• Our hiring team reviews applications and select candidates.
• We\xe2\x80\x99ll invite candidates to complete a one-way video interview on Spark Hire.
• After the submitted one-way video interviews are reviewed, we\xe2\x80\x99ll invite a final number of candidates for in-person interview(s).

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