Accounts Assistant

Job title:

Accounts Assistant

Company

Sharp Consultancy

Job description

Leaders Insight – with Steve Hammell, Experienced CFO, Industrials & Technology markets​The latest instalment of our “Leaders Insight” series is with Steve Hammell, experienced CFO in Industrials & Technology markets. In an insightful interview conducted by Michael Ball, Partner at The CFO Partnership, Steve shares his journey, the strategic initiatives he’s spearheading, and his vision for the future of finance.Steve Hammell brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his role at Pressure Technologies. With a career spanning over two decades in various financial leadership positions, Steve has navigated through numerous economic cycles and industry shifts. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financial strategy, risk management, and operational efficiency has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and resilience. Join us as we delve into Steve’s experiences, explore the evolving responsibilities of a CFO, and uncover what defines successful financial leadership in today’s environment.What are both the best and the most challenging aspects of being the CFO of a fast paced, listed business?Best aspects; Supportive shareholders with capital to inject into the business, including the ability to provide innovative financing instruments (e.g. convertibles, quasi debt-equity instruments) High quality Boards with NEDs who bring in-depth experience and a steady hand. The public profile helps to attract and recruit high quality candidates and offer incentive structures not available in private companies. Challenging aspects; Everything plays out in the public domain, so the interplay of strategic projects and business performance need to be carefully handled. Short-term share price movements can become a barometer of success rather than progress against strategic objectives and long-term improvements to the business. Regulatory burdens are heavy and the costs of being listed can be prohibitive for any plc with revenue×Job details Posted 04 November 2024 Salary £24,000 – £25,000 + 25+8 days annual leave & Free parking LocationDoncaster Job type Discipline ReferenceELK40628ConsultantConsultantAccounts AssistantJob descriptionI’m pleased to share that we are working with a fantastic business based in Doncaster, who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to predominantly oversea the Accounts Payable function.Our client is highly successful industry expert within the construction sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values internal growth and a positive working culture.Role Overview:As an Accounts Assistant, the successful candidate will be working with the Finance Manager, assisting with the purchase ledger and other critical finance tasks.Key Responsibilities:Processing purchase invoices across multiple divisions: logging, matching with delivery notes/orders, and distributing for approval.Assisting with weekly employee timesheets, wages, and handling related queries.Managing supplier payment inquiries and liaising on issues related to payments and balances.Accurately inputting invoices into the finance system and coding them to the correct projects and nominal accounts.Candidate Requirements:Relevant experience in a finance or accounts role; experience in the construction industry is advantageous though not required.Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and organisational skills.Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.Benefits:Starting salary of £24,000, with the opportunity for a discretionary increase following successful completion of the probation period.25 days of holiday plus statutory holidays.Company events and a referral incentive scheme.This is a full-time, permanent role offering a fantastic opportunity to grow within a well-regarded company that maintains a family-oriented culture. Applications are encouraged from individuals who are ready to join a company that values teamwork and individual contribution.Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.Sign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this field Create alertYou agree to ourShare this jobSimilar JobsChesterfieldPermanent£22,000 – £25,000BarnsleyPermanent£28,000 – £32,000 + 22+8 days annual leave/Early finish on Fridays/Free parkingPontefractPermanent£27,000 – £29,000 Study SupportDoncasterPermanent£24,500 – £25,000 + Hybrid working/Enhanced pension.Sutton in AshfieldPermanent£23,000 – £24,000 + Bonus scheme/Hybrid working Flexible hours/25+8 days annual leave

Expected salary

£24000 per year

Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Job date

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:58:55 GMT

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