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

Finance and Accounts Assistant

Posted by WE Talent.

WE Talent have an exciting opportunity for a valued client in Chelmsford who are looking to recruit a full-time Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team.

This is a unique role supporting the accounts function for a pensions team so it may be of interest for anyone interested in managing client accounts (practice/trainee accountant/trainee fund accountant)

Acting individually and as part of a team you will be supporting the wider Accounts function as well as having your own nominated duties.

Responsibilities

  • Daily input and/or authorisation of electronic bank payments
  • Write cheques, arrange signatures and pay in to the bank
  • Daily input of bank transactions onto the accounts system
  • Monthly bank reconciliations
  • Preparation of historic cashflows as requested
  • Managing BACS files and reports
  • Filing, scanning and photocopying
  • Data input
  • Arranging and assisting with audits
  • Set up files for accounts
  • Prepare draft reports and accounts (with support and training)

Requirements

  • Varied, accounts experience, ideally in a commercial professional service setting
  • Good telephone manner and clear communication and verbal skills
  • Confident in Word and Excel
  • Ability to plan and organise work
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope with high volumes of work
  • Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Essential to work as part of a team

The client offers

  • Hybrid working (4 at home and 1 in the office)
  • Training and career development - progression available
  • 25 days holiday
  • Company events

This role would suit an individual who enjoys concentration and focused work, ideal for tasks requiring deep thought and attention to detail which contribute to a culture of productivity and efficiency.

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