Accounts Assistant & Bookkeeper
- Location: Basildon, Essex
- Job Type: Open to Full-time and Part-time
- Salary: £14 to £16 per hour
We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant to join our team during a pivotal moment as we launch our first e-commerce website. The ideal candidate will manage the financial aspects of this rollout while maintaining control over daily finance operations.
Day to day of the role:
- Manage all finance processes, including daily bank reconciliations, sales ledger updates, and cash flow management.
- Conduct reconciliation of supplier accounts and process payments.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and EC sales lists.
- Perform nominal control account reconciliations.
- Assist external accountants with year-end reporting.
- Prepare monthly payroll information for external accountants.
- Submit monthly pension details.
- Handle office management tasks such as insurance, stationery orders, and other office requirements.
- Assist with annual stock takes as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office packages.
- Excellent organisational and strong communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and flexibility, particularly in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in a small, family-run business is a plus.
- Knowledge of payroll processes.
- General administrative skills for liaising with insurance and energy providers.
- Experience with Netsuite and Oracle is beneficial.
- Qualified accountant status, preferably AAT, is ideal.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Flexible working opportunities, with both full-time and part-time positions available.
- Be part of a dynamic team during an exciting period of growth and development.
To apply for this role position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.