We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Accounts Assistant based in our Head Office in Carlisle, supporting the Accounts Team. We are looking for an individual who shares our energy and passion and will help to contribute to our ongoing success.
About us
Euroforest Group is dedicated to sustainable forestry practices and delivering high-quality forestry management services and timber products to our customers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and excellent customer service.
The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Accounts Assistant based in our Head Office in Carlisle, supporting the Accounts Team. We are looking for an individual who shares our energy and passion and will help to contribute to our ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities
- Transactional processing
- Assisting the accounts payable / credit control team with ledgers
- Assisting the team in delivery of internal monthly deadlines and key reporting
- Assisting with the preparation of year end, supporting schedules and annual audits including the provision of information to auditors
- Process and control of staff expense and credit card transactions
- Assisting with operation of client monies account
- Responding to relevant client enquiries
- Weekly invoice / sales ledger processing
- Processing of bank transactions into the accounting system
- ·Preparation and distribution of statements and all relevant information
- Other general administration duties as required
Skills and experience
- Experience in sage (preferred but not essential)
- AAT qualified or working towards AAT qualifications, or qualified by experience
- Proficient IT skills, experience of Microsoft packages, particularly EXCEL
- Demonstrable organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and planning
- Excellent communication, ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders
- Strong decision-making skills, ability to problem solve and use initiative
- High levels of attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
- Annual leave increases with length of service
- Company Holidays (3 days at Christmas)
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Staff Referral Scheme
- Sponsorship Scheme
- Discount Voucher Scheme
- Long Service Awards
Additional Information
This role is a full-time position, office-based Monday to Friday.
To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@euroforest.co.uk, quoting reference AAHO/250128
Closing date for applications is: 16th February 2025
Start date will be as soon as possible after interviews (notice periods allowing).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Euroforest is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.
