account representative Northampton, England
Job description
Part-time Accounts Assistant (Finance Department)
We are currently seeking a Part-time Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Department. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our business by handling purchase ledger activities and providing essential support to the team.
Responsibilities:
- Process, match, and electronically file purchase invoices daily
- Reconcile Purchase Ledger to supplier statements as received
- Process and record Credit Card expenses on a monthly cycle
- Assist with general office duties, archiving, and telephone support for Music Shops daily
- Prepare analytical reports on sales and stock data monthly
- Provide holiday cover for other members of the finance/supply chain department as required
- Support Product & Spares data entry as required
- Undertake other accounting activities as needed
Qualifications and Skills:
- GCSEs in Mathematics/English at grade A-C
- Accounting qualification or working towards one, or QBE
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in English language, Word, and numerical skills
- Experience with Sage Line 50 or a similar package
- Advanced Excel skills with analytical capability
- Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized
Experience and Preferences:
- An interest in live music of any genre
- Experience within a finance department
- Prior experience as a guitar player is a plus
- Purchase ledger specialist background preferred
Personality and Traits:
- Passionate about the music industry
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with people at all levels
- Unflappable with a good sense of humor
- Self-confident with an assured phone manner
- Excellent time management and prioritization abilities
- Enthusiastic, conscientious, committed, and dependable
- Proactive in continuous self-improvement and working practices
Specific Requirements:
- Part-time position: 09:30 AM to 02:30 PM, Monday to Friday (25 hrs/week)
- Office-based role
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in joining our team, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter. Salary for this position ranges between £11 and £14 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process. Thank you for considering this opportunity with us.
Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, NN3 6AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JT-BLAKAMP/PT
