Finance - Assistant Accountant

Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PU, UK Req #117

17 April 2025

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK’s leading veterinary wholesaler.

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

Competitive rates of pay
Paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
Staff discounts
Life assurance benefit
Cycle to work Scheme
Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme – offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
Christmas vouchers
Eye-sight vouchers
Company pension scheme

Job Title: Assistant Accountant	Reports to (title): Management Accountant
Department: Finance	Business unit: Infusion Concepts
Prepared by: LH/WB	Date: February 2025

Main purpose of the role
To provide support to, and contribute to the smooth running of, the Finance department.
Key Responsibilities
With support from the Management Accountant: Production of monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Management Accountant Assisting with Forecasting and Budgeting VAT Return completion Supplier Audit Invoice and credit note processing Supplier payments Supplier queries Supplier set up and changes Daily cash and bank allocations Daily bank reconciliation Monthly Petty cash and credit card reconciliation Customer Set-up/changes Customer queries Customer debt monitoring and collection of overdue debt Maintain import/export documentation Petty cash management Undertake other tasks that commensurate with the role Promote a positive commitment to health and safety Actively promote and uphold the Company Values
Personal attributes:Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role
Experience Experience in a similar role Data manipulation General Accounting Knowledge Knowledge/Qualifications AAT qualified or equivalent working experience. Good working knowledge of ERP systems and/or current accounting software systems.	Skills/Abilities Good communication; both oral and written and good interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues. Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail. Calm, confident manner and the ability to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations. Personal integrity and confidentiality

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Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PU, UK