Accounts assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Temporary ndash; Initially 3 month role) Department: Finance Location: Head Office (Stafford) Position: Full Time / Permanent Hours: 20 - 25 per week #x200B; Westgate Global is a family run firm creating space segregation solutions. Based in Stafford, we were established in 1977 and are now market leaders working with large brands across the UK and beyond. #x200B; Specialising in design, supply and installation, Westgate Global Ltd. has over 40 years rsquo; experience from concept to completion. This includes working mainly in construction with strong links to a range of sectors including, automotive and aerospace, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, warehousing, construction and fit out. As an equal opportunity rsquo;s employer, all employees benefit from an inclusive work environment, and are part of an ambitious business that has exciting growth plans. #x200B; Principle Purpose of Position: To provide support to the Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control teams within the Finance department. #x200B; Key Roles and Responsibilities: * To support the Ledger Supervisor with the posting of premises, utilities, vehicle and overhead invoices in line with relevant purchase order approval protocols. * Ensure that all regular payments are set up to be paid by direct debit/standing order in order to remove them from the monthly creditor payment runs. * Assist with the weekly monthly (subcontract and expense) BACS runs. * To support the Ledger Team Leader with the posting of the daily AP bank postings. * Ensure that VAT invoices are sourced for all company card purchases and that the company card Smartsheet is kept up to date. * Ensure that Finance Operations Manager approval of Proforma payments is gained and that supporting transactional documentation is gained and posted by month end close. * Ensure that supplier statements are reconciled monthly and that all creditor payments on account have supporting invoices sourced and posted. * Manage and allocate designated tasks within the purchase ledger inbox in a timely manner ensuring that the inbox is kept up-to-date. * Assist with maintenance and reconciliation of the company petty cash. * Assist with recording and reimbursement of staff expenses in line with company expense policy. * Preparation of ongoing hire invoices * Raising proforma invoices * Assist Credit Control with month end statements * Assist Credit Control with Debtor payments to endure they remain within terms by debt chasing (by phone and email) * Any other tasks delegated by the Finance Operations Manager to support the successful delivery of the Finance function within the company Skills: * High level of accuracy and timeliness with all records, transactions, and reports. * Organisational and prioritisation skills. * Strong communication skills to represent information clearly for effective query resolution. * Knowledge of regulatory requirements. * Multi-currency transactions. Experience: * Proven experience in transactional ledger work and credit control to ensure company objectives are met * Proven experience in regulatory financial compliance environment * Knowledge of Construction Industry scheme preferred * Knowledge of Domestic Reverse Charge preferred * Experience of different types of accounting software - NAV preferred Benefits: * Friendly working environment with strong employee engagement, and automatic enrolment onto company bonus scheme (after probationary period completed). * On-site free staff parking * Automatic enrolment into our contribution workplace pension plan and Medical Insurance Scheme (dependent upon eligibility) * Automatic enrolment into our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Please Note: Right to work in the UK is required. Recruitment Agencies: At Westgate Global, we take a very-hands on approach with our recruitment efforts to find the right person to join our team. As we organise our recruitment in-house, any emails/calls from recruiters regarding this role will not be acknowledged