Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

About Us

Located in Huntingdon, Just Digital is a leading independent marketing services business that provides sophisticated marketing collateral and print fulfilment services to organisations and leading brands across the UK.

Established in 2003, we have grown every year since incorporation and have established an outstanding reputation for the quality of our work and service levels. We hold people at the centre of what we do and continue to monitor and improve our processes as we work towards our goal.

We have exciting expansion plans and aim to double our turnover in the next few years. Never has it been a more exciting time to join us.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised person to join our finance team mainly for purchase ledger and to provide cover and support for the sales ledger. The position will report directly into the Finance Supervisor and as a key member of our finance department, you'll be responsible for managing the purchase ledger with precision and efficiency. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and supporting the accounts payable process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage the purchase ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Coding and posting of invoices/credit notes to accounting software.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all payments are accounted for.
• Prompt resolution of supplier queries and problems to maintain healthy working relationships and keep supplier accounts operational.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure invoice approvals and payment queries are resolved promptly.
• Preparing payment runs for authorisation, ensuring suppliers are paid in accordance with terms.
• Supporting month-end processes.
• We use various unique systems and an ERP - training will be fully provided.
• Support the finance team with various administrative tasks as required.

You Will:

• Have strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Have a genuine interest in a career in accounting - prior experience is not essential.
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Have strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams effectively.
• Be actively working towards an accounting qualification, or a desire to do so.
• Have intermediate Excel skills.
• Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate a proactive work ethic with ability to work independently.
• Be experienced in working in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer In Return:

• Generous holiday allowance of 24 days rising to 26
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced pension scheme of 5% company contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Private Health Insurance (after qualifying period)
• Work hard/play hard culture and a great working environment
• Sociable company with regular company wide and departmental events
• A Living Wage Accredited organisation