Accounts Assistant

Are you ready to join a Company that really believes that people are the very heart of the business and really values your contribution? Due to the continued expansion of the business and increasing demands, we’re looking for an Accounts Assistant who will thrive in a busy Finance team. 

In the role of an Accounts Assistant you will help the Finance Manager with the accounting for VAT, invoice analysis, accounting reconciliations, month end journals and weekly and monthly reporting.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their knowledge and career in an exciting, fast paced environment.

Key Duties as an Account Assistant will include ;

• High volume sales and purchase invoice analysis
• Intrastat reporting
• Gasoil submissions
• Monthly journal postings
• Supporting Operations with Queries
• Supporting the Finance Manager with VAT returns for UK and overseas entities
• Building relationships within the wider operational business
• Ad hoc reporting and requests
• Works within the team towards continuous improvement

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.  We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. 

To succeed as an Accounts Assistant you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

• Part qualified AAT  
• Self-starter and able to manage own time
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Proven working experience in a busy Accounts Team
• Intermediate Excel Skills (Lookups, Pivots etc)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent Problem Solving Skills
• Strong written and oral communications skills

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. 

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.