Job Description

Vital Group is one of the fastest growing providers of critical power support solutions and EV charging infrastructure in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted turnkey solutions partner within our respective markets, and we will do this by re-setting customer service benchmarks and transforming customer expectations with honesty, integrity, and passion.

Our work is delivered by a team of well trained, equipped, and motivated Engineers, supported by a 24/7/365 Operations capability, and led by a diversely skilled Leadership Team.

Vital Group expects all its employees to act as 'co-owners' of the business, and to always put safety first, followed closely by customer satisfaction and commercial success. Our values are ones that promote the best behaviour and team ethics, and we believe that this requirement will drive profitable growth and make Vital Group a fantastic place to build a career.

This role is office-based, 5 days a week in our Chester Operations Centre operating Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17.00.

Job Overview - Accounts Assistant

As the Accounts Assistant you will support the Finance Manager with the day-to-day coordination and delivery of internal finance activities. This is a varied and hands-on role that will involve processing and reconciling sales and purchase invoices across multiple operating systems and ensuring the smooth running of core accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Processing sales invoices on different operating systems and reconciling for posting to internal software

Credit control including chasing customers for payment

Involvement in the purchasing process including placing purchase orders with suppliers where necessary

Processing purchase invoices and posting to finance software

Bank posting and reconciliations

Preparation of quarterly VAT Return.

Processing staff expenses and mileage forms

Answering daily communications and queries from suppliers and customers

Assisting the Finance Manager with collating payroll information

Assisting the Finance Manager with collating relevant reports and information for month end accounting process

To focus on achieving individual and team objectives

To work positively and communicate professionally across the team, providing an effective contribution to work tasks

To manage your own personal development and provide opportunities for career development within the business

Collation and review of employee timesheets

Person Specification

Criteria - Education, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Good level of general education Excellent organisational skills Previous experience of accounts / financial roles Previous experience of working in a professional environment Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office (predominately Word and Excel) Excellent communication, verbal and written, skills Ability to manage own workload and establish priorities Experience of working effectively as part of a team as well as independently Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude Self-motivated and able to learn quickly Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy Willingness to undertake further training as required for professional development

Desirable:

Experience of using finance packages, predominately Xero

What you can expect:

A competitive salary A discretionary twice per annum, 'Profit Related Pay' scheme that ties bonus amounts to the amount of profit made by the business. Pension scheme after 3 months of service. All employees receive 25 days leave (or equivalent pro-rata) per annum, plus additional bank holiday days. Eligibility to join Vitality, Private Healthcare Scheme, and BHSF Healthcare Cash Plan, after 6 months of service. Investment in professional development and training to support you in your role. A supportive and positive workplace culture

Next Steps:

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any additional support to attend an interview, please let us know in advance.

The role is due to commence ASAP after the offer has been made, but we can be flexible with the start date depending on prior commitments.

Please note that proof of the right to work in the UK will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Enhanced maternity leave On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person