Based in Dishforth, our client are a leading provider of environmental, animal, and human health solutions and a key influencer in driving health and sustainability throughout the food chain.

The Role:
Our client are seeking an Accounts Assistant. Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role will support and assist the delivery of a professional on-site finance and accounts service to the business.
We are looking for an ambitious candidate who wishes to progress in their career, assisting with more management accounting duties as the business grows.

Responsibilities:
• Purchase, Sales and Nominal ledger postings and reconciliations
• Credit control and Debtor Chasing
• Multi-Currency Banking, Cash Posting, Direct Debit collections, BACS payments and reconciliations
• Accounts reconciliation and analysis
• Assisting with annual audits
• General Administration tasks including holiday cover for other departments
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the line manager

Essential Criteria:
• Minimum 3 years experience in similar role
• Strong attention to detail and levels of accuracy
• Strong IT skills in particular Excel at Advanced level
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable

Desirable Criteria:
• Accounting qualification or working towards obtaining qualifications
• Experience of Business Intelligent Software
• Previous experience in a multi-cultural work environment
• An ability to work on own initiative