Position Overview & Specifications

GATE HOUSE, FRETHERNE ROAD, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, HERTS AL8 6NS

Telephone: 01707 376959

Position: Accounting Assistant – based in Welwyn Garden City, Herts.

The Company:

We are an UK Paper Agent for an international pulp and paper producer with manufacturing bases in China and Indonesia.

Job Summary:

To assist the Accounting Manager to deliver accurate accounts to the management to strict reporting deadlines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure all supplier invoices are verified.
Enter invoices on the accounting system applying the correct accounting codes
Obtain the necessary authority for expenditure.
Handle employees expenses
Raise sales invoices
Prepare & enter bank payments/receipts
Reconciliation of bank and suppliers accounts
Analyzing costs in the General Ledger
Assisting with budgets
Filing and archiving
Adhering to and implementing the company’s Standard Operating Procedures
Other accounting or administration functions as required.
Person Specification:
Previous accounting experience using computerized accounting software is essential. Accounting qualifications appreciated. Experience of SAP Accounting Software would be desirable but is not essential as training can be given.
Must be well organized and show keen attention to detail
Good Microsoft Office skills are required. In particular good working experience of Excel is essential.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply for this vacancy, please forward CV and a covering letter to Karen Sims Email address: karens@calington.co.uk quoting reference: Accounting Assistant.

No Agencies please

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits: