Accounts Department Assistant

TRP Research has an opportunity for a Accounts Department Assistant to join the team based in Taunton.

The successful candidate will join us on a part time permanent basis and will receive a salary of £18,000-£22,000 (full time equivalent) + benefits, depending on experience.

Hours of work are 20-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

TRP Research Ltd is an independent supplier of media measurement, reporting and analysis.

We work with broadcasters, programme makers, distributors, government departments, sports organisations, industry bodies and others.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an individual to join our Accounts team which is an integral part of a rapidly growing and successful company. As an Accounts Department Assistant you will support our Senior Finance Manager and facilitate the smooth running of our Accounts Service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, in this role you will be responsible for:

•  Maintaining the Purchase Ledger
• Raising Purchase Orders
• Maintaining the Sales Ledger
• Raising client invoices
• Credit control
• Processing company expenses
• Bank and cash reconciliations
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Other accounts duties as required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Has a minimum of grade C at GCSE level in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a professional environment and with people of different levels within a business or organisation
• Previous book keeping or accounting experience essential
• Experience of Sage
• Strong numeracy skills
• Client/customer service experience
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes – including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Planning skills: Experience prioritising workloads and managing deadlines
• Co-ordination skills: Experience of working effectively within a wider team and between teams

CHARACTERISTICS

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a quick learner
• Is proactive
• Is able to use initiative
• Is organised
• Has good attention to detail
• Is enthusiastic and approachable

Closing date: Friday 7th April, 2017

No Agencies please, if you are an agency please respect our policy of no cold calling.

TRP Research Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.