Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Based: Riggs Autopack, Premier Mill, Brunswick Street, Nelson, BB9 0HU

-Competitive

Riggs Autopack is an award-winning UK designer and manufacturer of filling machines and depositors for the food, industrial, chemical and personal care industries. Established for over 80 years, we are a highly successful business who operate from state-of-the-art facilities in the North of England. Our products and services have gained a superb reputation for assisting customers with their filling of sensitive, delicate and difficult to handle products.- We are now looking to recruit an Accounts Administrator to join our team.

The Accounts Assistant is a key role in the management of daily accounting tasks for Riggs Autopack and involves maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

Your duties will include: -

• Managing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Maintaining accurate customer records
• Liaising with the Sales Team to ensure the resolution of customer invoice queries and disputes
• Reconciliation of bank statements, credit card statements and Company accounts
• Analysis of expenses, including the preparation of a monthly summary

The following Skills/experience are necessary:

• AAT qualification or qualified by experience
• Educated to A-level or equivalent
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Experience in accounting software
• Strong numerical and analytical skills demonstrating attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confident in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and spreadsheets
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Uses initiative to plan own work schedule to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Confidentiality

The Following skills/ experience is desirable:

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role
• Problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to learn and develop within the finance field

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week.