Job Vacancy ǀ Accounts Administrator ǀ Up to £23,000 p.a.

We are a fast-growing Spanish food and drink importing company based in West Yorkshire. We are currently expanding our team and are on the lookout for a full-time accounts administrator. Reporting directly to the Office Manager, the ideal candidate will support the smooth running of the office and warehouse administrative and operational functions. This role will be a mix of accounts payable and receivable and requires good working knowledge of Xero accounting system. The role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and a general can-do attitude from someone who wants to grow and develop within the company.

Duties

• Communicate professionally and effectively with customers and suppliers
• Using Xero accounting software on a day to day basis
• Raising and processing sales and purchase invoices with accuracy and in a timely matter
• Processing and completing EMCS entries for goods under duty suspension, as well as managing monthly reporting of duty suspended goods
• Sales and purchase ledger
• Bank reconciliation
• Processing monthly accruals and prepayments
• Setting up weekly supplier payment runs and updating journals
• Producing and monitoring of aged creditors and debtors reports on Xero
• Assisting with credit control
• Compiling reports relating to activity areas, expenditures and company profitability
• Support logistics with general administration
• Assist with any ad hoc duties to support the running of the office

Experience

• Previous accountancy experience is essential
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role
• Xero certified or minimum of 1 years’ experience working with Xero Accounting Software
• Excellent IT skills in excel and able to communicate clearly
• Proven ability to build strong relationships; evidence of service that prioritises, meets and exceeds customer expectations; deals promptly with customer and supplier concerns
• Excellent communication skills including a good telephone manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively to achieve targets in a timely and efficient manner; consults colleagues and refers appropriately

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £23,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent role
• Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm
• 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement will increase with length of service, up to 25 days per annum)
• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Staff discount on all Basco products
• Product training and tastings
• Career progression and development within a growing company

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter stating why you are the best person for the role to info@bascofinefoods.com