£25K/yr to £28K/yr
Uttlesford, England
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Assistant

Posted by Reed.

Accounts Assistant

  • Annual Salary: £25k - £28k
  • Location: Little Hallingbury
  • Job Type: Full-time - office based

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our clients finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting practices and a keen interest in furthering their qualifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including ledger management, bank reconciliations, and assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Entry of sales and purchase ledger documents.
  • Conducting daily bank reconciliations.
  • Executing weekly supplier payment runs.
  • Handling customer and supplier queries efficiently.
  • Managing accounts payable mailboxes.
  • Providing support and management to the remote team.
  • Assisting in the preparation of documents and reports for monthly management accounts.
  • Performing basic bookkeeping duties.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • AAT Qualification or actively working towards it.
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, if statements, table formatting, etc.) and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ideally, some knowledge of Access databases.
  • Sufficient IT knowledge to perform job functions effectively.
  • Strong initiative with a willingness to learn and grow within the business.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt and problem-solve.
  • A team player mentality, eager to learn and support others within the team and business.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range of £25k - £28k per annum.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and qualification support.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Any required training will be provided to ensure success in the role.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
  • Death In Service Benefit
  • Health Scheme after 3 months
  • Share Incentive Scheme