Accounts Assistant – Wigley Connect

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the Wigley Connect team. The successful candidate will manage and support the day-to-day financial operations of the companies supported by Wigley Connect Ltd.

Wigley Connect Ltd is owned by Wigley Investment Holdings Ltd, acting as an accelerator for the growth and performance of all Wigley Investment Holdings businesses, as well as selected partners. The team provides support services that unlock their potential including Office Management, Administration, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Accounts Manager in the smooth operation and reconciliation of the Sales, Purchase and Nominal ledgers for the identified companies within the Wigley Investment Holdings portfolio of buisinesses, and selected partners.
• Inputting data into the accounting system with speed and accuracy.
• Processing BACS payments, purchase orders and invoice authorisati
• Dealing with enquiries relating to purchases and suppliers.
• Generating sales invoices and responding to customer queries
• Analysis and administrative tasks for the identified companies within the the Wigley Investment Holdings portfolio of buisinesses, and selected partners.
• Processing monthly CIS and quarterly VAT returns.
• Supporting the Accounts Manager with any other ad hoc tasks required.
• Supporting all other finance functions across the companies.
• Working in line with all procedures and processes, supporting the audit and continuous improvement of the companies OHSQE integrated management system.

What We Are Looking For

• AAT Level 3 qualification
• Industry experience – we are looking for a candidate with at least three years’ accounts experience.
• Experience using Sage 50 – our ideal candidate would have experience using Sage 50, but this is not essential.
• A keen eye for detail and quality – we and our clients set very high standards and we expect you to too.
• Good oral and listening skills – our business is all about doing business in person, so you will need to be a good speaker who can clearly express ideas.
• Strong teamwork skills – we are a strong team and the ability to work effectively with others is essential for anyone who joins us.
• Self-motivation – you must be able to use your own initiative and manage your own workload.
• Excellent time keeping – we are sticklers for promptness and our clients are too.
• Sound IT skills – applicants should be comfortable dealing with all major Microsoft Office programmes.