Accounts Junior

Accounts Junior

Location: West Horndon Depot (Brentwood)
Salary: £22,750 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

About Quest Medical

Quest Medical is one of the UK's leading providers of logistics and maintenance services to the mobile medical industry. We work closely with our customers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions and provide a range of flexible services to support mobile healthcare providers, from start-ups to large blue-chip organisations.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Junior to join our Finance Team, working directly with the Finance Manager and alongside our existing Accounts team.

This role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, organised and keen to develop a career within accounts and finance. Previous accounts experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided and paid for.

The successful candidate will support the Finance Team with the day-to-day running of the company's finance function, maintaining accurate accounting records and assisting with a range of finance and administrative tasks.

We currently operate Sage 50 Accounts, and full training will be provided to help the successful candidate develop their knowledge of accounting systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger administration mailbox.
• Assist with sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Liaise with external accountants regarding year-end accounts.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis.
• Liaise with the Service Team regarding customer enquiries.
• Prepare payment runs and statement reconciliations.
• Monitor and manage staff expenses.
• Match invoices and purchase orders within the Transport Management System (TMS).
• Match and monitor company card transactions and chase outstanding receipts.
• Set up new supplier and customer accounts.
• Raise sales invoices.
• Chase statements and overdue invoices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Provide general administrative and finance support to the Finance Team.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the day-to-day running of the business.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A genuine interest in developing a career within accounts and finance.
• Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to work accurately with numbers and financial information.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A positive and reliable approach to work.
• Previous accounts, finance or administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A full clean UK driving licence and access to your own reliable car due to the location of our Head Office.

Training & Development

Full training will be provided and paid for, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting knowledge and build a career within finance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and the wider Accounts Team, gaining experience across a range of accounting processes and systems, including Sage 50 Accounts.

Health & Safety

• Work safely at all times and promote a safe working environment.
• Comply with all Quest Medical Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Maintain a professional standard of attendance, punctuality and appearance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development and continuous learning.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with company and financial information.
• Represent Quest Medical professionally at all times.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to support the business.

Location

The role will be based at our West Horndon Depot in Brentwood, working as part of the Finance Team.

Quest Medical UK Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Pay: £22,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own reliable car and are you able to travel to our West Horndon Depot (Brentwood) for the required working hours?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person