Job Description

About us

Founded almost 50 years ago, Northpoint Limited is a market leading specialist

professional powder coatings and Wet paint solutions company to businesses in both the UK and abroad. Specialising in Water, Oil & Gas, and Metal coatings. The business has become an 'Employee-Owned company, part of a Trust' (An EOT), which simply means employees own a stake in the business.

The business continues to grow and evolve.

The Purpose of the Role

You will play a pivotal role in the day to day financial administration of the companies activities. As a bookkeeper, you will oversee and manage financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Working closely with the Head of Finance for the Group, on all financial transactions, along with other colleagues on invoicing, supplier and client management. You will be tasked with dealing with sales and purchase ledger, invoice quires, and other general accounting duties.

Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy open office environment. The opportunity is a part time (either 3 full days or 5 half days) as a temp to permanent position and a background of working as an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper or Finance Administrator is desired.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organised, and have excellent communication skills. You will have strong proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage or similar. Also able to demonstrate a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices.

You must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and using formulas. Skilled data entry and input accuracy, with problem solving skills through review and insight.

Duties Include - but not limited to

Processing payroll for all employees- including calculating all hourly rates, taxes and deductions. Financial Record Keeping including sales, purchase and expenses using bespoke in-house accounting software Accounts Payable and Receivable - Track invoices, payments and overdue accounts - maintaining strong client and supplier relationships. Manage the Bank and Cash reconciliation across the business Month-End Management Accounts Support Budget monitoring and reconciliation - identifying variances and actions to correct Manage and monitor expense management - fuel cards etc Updating and maintaining supplier and customer information Filing and a range of other finance administrative duties Collaboration and teamwork skills Project management abilities, including multitasking, prioritisation and deadline management

Key Knowledge and Skills of the Accounts Assistant

At least 2 years experience in an accounts focused environment Strong Microsoft Excel and other application skills Organisational Skills Capable of self-management when not supervised Fastidious attention to detail Strong analytical and numerical skills
Job Types: Part-time/Flexible working, Temp to Permanent

Salary: 14.00-17.00 per hour depending upon experience and skills

Additional benefits:

Annual holidays of 20 days plus statutory - pro-rata An annual EOT bonus - subject to company performance (payable up to twice per year)
Company Pension - with your own contribution

Casual dress

On-site parking

Apply: danielle@northpoint.ltd.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.00-17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper