Accounts Assistant

Smartlift Bulk Packaging Ltd is a small business with a strong reputation for quality and care. Founded in 2005, we’ve grown steadily and now have offices in Ireland and the South West. Our head office is based in Terrington St Clement, and we’re proud to offer a relaxed, friendly working environment with a genuinely supportive team. We have very low staff turnover, and we believe work should be enjoyable. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported, this could be the perfect fit!

Your Role

As our new Accounts Assistant, you’ll work closely with our Financial Director in a small but dynamic admin team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in exciting new projects while supporting our existing systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing purchase and sales ledgers
• Supporting month-end procedures for UK and Ireland operations
• Assisting with VAT returns, payroll (including pensions and benefits)
• Bank reconciliations and Month End procedures
• Credit control and agreeing customer credit limits
• Helping to build and improve internal processes and controls

What We’re Looking For

• AAT or equivalent qualification (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Experience with pivot tables and ODBC reports (a plus)
• Experience with Sage 200 (training provided)
• Experience with inter-company transactions and international trade
• Knowledge of postponed VAT accounting and EU transactions
• Initiative to research solutions and suggest improvements

What We Offer

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• A genuinely friendly and relaxed workplace where you’ll feel part of the family