£26K/yr to £30K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Assistant

Posted by Optima Recruitment.

This is an amazing opportunity to join this well established, progressive company who reward hard work, innovation and success. You will work as part of a small team and report to the Financial Officer.

  • Based in Chessington
  • £25,000 - £30,000
  • Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
  • 25 days holiday

Job specification:

  • Conduct daily reconciliation of five bank accounts across multiple currencies.
  • Monitor and reconcile direct debit payments.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly accounts.
  • Handle reconciliation of accruals and prepayment schedules.
  • Aid in the reconciliation of monthly balance sheet control accounts and resolve any queries.
  • Oversee and maintain fixed asset registers for equipment and tool hire.
  • Assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns and monthly EC sales and Intrastat reports for Ireland and the Netherlands.
  • Support year-end processing and the preparation of auditor information and analysis.
  • Generate various standard weekly reports for the Managing Director and Sales team.
  • Assist with the submission of various quarterly and annual reporting requirements to the Group company.
  • Perform general accounting and administrative duties to support the Financial Officer and accounting team.
  • Provide support for credit control and purchase ledger activities.

Person specification:

  • Proven experience in a similar role, with at least two years of experience meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organised and proactive.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables; PowerPoint experience is a plus.
  • Ideally AAT qualified or currently pursuing an accounting qualification.

Additional Information:

  • Based in Chessington
  • Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
  • 25 days holiday
  • Onsite parking
  • Pension
  • Study package (time off + bonus for exam passes)
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