Accounts Controller

Accounts Controller

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Sales/Purchase Ledger & Credit Control:

• Raise, send and track invoices.
• Chasing invoices and dealing with remittances and queries
• Request Purchase orders.
• Complete and send Job reports and other related paper work to customers
• Maintain, analyse and summarise the general accounts and ledgers, for the Directors to be able to make informed decisions.
• Accounts Reconciliation i.e. Bank, credit cards, sales & purchase orders
• Prepare and run end of month payments.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded, documented and reported in the correct manner
• Assist in the preparation and completion of VAT returns and creating financial reports for Accountant
• Enter employee expenses onto SAGE
• Process Income Tax,National insurance and payroll contributions
• Ensure the Company's Quality procedures are adhered to within the department
• Ensure the integrity of the Company's ledgers and associated systems
• Identify ongoing training needs within the department and make suitable recommendations for action
• To seek improvements in the Company's information systems (manual and electronic)

Administration / Data Entry & General:

• Filing of sales, purchase orders and other documents
• Reporting – Input and log service data for contracts, warranties and income reports
• Attending departmental and companywide meetings.
• Reporting of any issues or causes to concern to Directors
• Adhering to company financial policies, procedures and core values.
• Suggesting changes and looks to make continuous improvement to company financial systems.

 Person Specification

• Previous experience working in accounts i.e., Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Bookkeeping.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Quick learner with the ability to learn companies systems, policies and procedures.
• Ability to cope well under pressure and manage own workload
• Systematic approach to work.
• Well-presented and professional at all times.
• Excellent communication skills through various channels i.e. email, telephone and face to face communication.
• Forward thinking with the ability to adapt to change and new requirements quickly.

Qualifications and Certification

• Literate and Numerate.
• AAT or CIPP qualification (or similar)
• Certification or training in SAGE software i.e. SAGE 50
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 365

Additional Information

Type of Employment:                             Permanent / Full time

Working Hours:                                         Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm                                          

Location:                                                      Bridgwater                                                 

Remuneration:                                          £24,000.00 dependent on experience                     

Additional Benefits:                 

• Company Pension contributions
• 31 days holiday entitlement (Including Bank Holidays)
• Extra holiday entitlement (following 2 years of service)

Probationary Period:                              6 months