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 23 October 2024 Salary £28,000 – £32,000 + 22+8 days annual leave/Early finish on Fridays/Free parking LocationBarnsley Job type Discipline ReferenceELK40603ConsultantConsultantAccounts AssistantJob descriptionAre you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for an exciting new challenge? Our client, a well-established and successful SME with a growing global presence, is seeking a motivated individual to manage their accounts at a transactional level. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a thriving company and enjoy a great working environment and culture.As the first point of contact in accounts department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the financial administration of the incoming and outgoing payments, and liaising with internal and external stakeholder to resolve issues and manage queries. This role offers variety and the chance to take ownership of the company’s accounts functions, working within a supportive team.The key duties and responsibilities include:Managing account information and processing documentationCredit control and supplier payments (both UK and worldwide)Preparing and distributing invoices, statements, and other financial documentsMonitoring and reconciling account balancesHandling incoming stock orders and managing staged paymentsAssisting with financial reporting and analysis when requiredEnsuring exceptional client service by responding to inquiries and resolving account-related issuesThey are looking for a candidate with experience in a comparable position and with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience with Sage50 and be competent using Excel.If you’re looking for a new opportunity, apply today to embrace a new challenge and take the next step in your career!​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.

Expected salary

£24000 – 28000 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:46:18 GMT

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