Quest Consumables Ltd based in Nuneaton is seeking to recruit a Junior Accounts Assistant who will become an integral part of the finance team as the business moves positively forward.
Quest Consumables Ltd are a large supplier of workshop consumables across the UK, specialising in the sales and distribution of high-volume, low-cost workshop consumables through our distribution network. Our core customers are
Automotive Motor Factors, Automotive Trade Dealers and Engineers Merchants.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
The management of the Quest accounting requirements through mainly providing support for the department, mainly the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assist with the daily processing of invoices received from suppliers ensuring that appropriate authorisation for payment is received.
Assisting with ensuring that suppliers are paid within the time-scale agreed, reports and BACS files prepared authorised and passed to the Finance Manager/Management accountant for processing.
To reconcile the company's purchase ledger with supplier statements monthly
To resolve satisfactorily and speedily any queries raised by suppliers
To progress to a satisfactory conclusion all over aged debtors identified on the aged debtors listing with the required time scale within their area of responsibility maintaining an acceptable level of Days Sales Outstanding.
To report to the Finance Manager any debts that are not being resolved within the time scale required.
The speedy and satisfactory resolution of any customer and branch queries in respect of the Sales Ledger.
Assist with month end accounts.
Assist with any ad hoc requests from external auditors during audit.
To carry out other reasonable duties as requested from time to time.
KEY COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong communicator, flexible, willing to adapt to new tasks and duties.
Works well under pressure in a busy finance environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to handle all matters confidentially.
Organised, methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills.
Excellent team workings skills.
knowledge and application of Word and Excel packages.