Job Description

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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Location

Midsomer Norton, BS39 7SX. We are a leading interiors ecommerce business seeking an Accounts Assistant to work directly with our Financial Controller. We process a high number of sales and purchase orders and do this by using modern processes and great software. The core of the job is around payables, and reconciling receipts, but we will get you involved in a broad variety of finance tasks. If you are studying, we will support you.

About Us

We are an ambitious ecommerce company, offering over 70,000 designer products from famous brands including Farrow & Ball, Mulberry, Ralph Lauren and Sanderson.


As a family business established in 1979, we have solid foundations for our ambitious plans which include extending our product range, refreshing our website, and growing internationally.


Based in modern offices in Paulton a 30-minute drive from both Bristol and Bath. We are a team of 40, and this will grow steadily.

The Role

We are a retail business, so you can expect a high volume of transactions. This is made possible by a strong focus on systems and processes. You will be working alongside our Financial Controller and will be using industry leading systems including Oracle NetSuite as our accounting and ERP system, and Stripe as our core payment processor.


Your tasks will be varied, but will include:


Processing supplier and overhead invoices, checking pricing against our expectations, seeking approvals where needed, and raising queries with suppliers. Seeking credits from suppliers, for example for incorrectly supplied or faulty items, and managing through the credit process. Preparing supplier payment runs. Placing purchase orders, including for stock items, and capital projects. Reconciling cash receipts (credit card and BACS) against sales orders and resolving any discrepancies. Reconciling multi-currency bank accounts and credit cards. Using fraud monitoring tool and completing anti-fraud checks. Filing of supplier invoices, and other finance related documents. Preparing data for payroll, keeping the holiday and sickness tracker up to date. Checking stock, both desk-based and physically, and adjusting when necessary. Preparing ad hoc invoices, and inter company charges. Supporting other teams, to answer queries quickly and efficiently to keep the business moving. Assisting our Financial Controller with a range of tasks including: VAT returns, monthly management accounts, year-end filing, compiling KPIs, payroll, and administering our pension and insurance policies.

Skills and Experience

AAT qualified or studying for AAT. Naturally good with numbers. Highly organised, able to work accurately and quickly. Proactive in solving problems. Good at working in a team.

Benefits

Good pay, bonus, flexible working hours, 33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), company pension, life insurance, income protection, employee discount scheme.


We aim to create an enjoyable team environment, where employees are valued and their contribution to our business success is recognised and rewarded.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.


Send your application, including a cover letter, details of qualifications, current salary and up to date CV. employment@janeclayton.co.uk