Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Head Office team in North Shields.

Company

John Lilley & Gillie, founded in 1812, is one of the oldest companies in the North of England. Based in North Shields (with locations in Birmingham, Havant and Singapore) we provide navigation equipment and services globally to ships of all sizes.

In this role, you will report to and assist the Management Accountant to provide robust and continuously improving accounting and management information to the businesses.

The key role of the Accounts Assistant will be to assist with entering and using the information on Sage 200.

Working at our North Shields office. Full time is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 0800-1630 and 0800-1330 on Friday. Part time could be considered for the right candidate.

Duties Include:

Review, verify, and process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts Manage the payments run and ensure timely vendor payments Process expense claim and payments Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies Maintain vendor master data in Sage Contribute to month-end and year-end closing processes Ad hoc tasks as required

Experience Required:

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including telephone, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships Ability to work individually on own initiative or as part of a team as required Strong IT skills in all MS Office products, especially intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge and experience. Experience working with a computerised accounting system (Sage 200 experience a plus) Good knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, best practice and VAT regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Accounts Assistant