£30K/yr to £35K/yr
Southend-on-Sea, England
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Assistant

Posted by Reed.

Accounts Assistant

  • Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
  • Location: Southend, Essex
  • Job Type: Permanent

Join a respected organisation as an Accounts Assistant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career within the finance sector, supporting the management accounts team and handling various finance-related duties.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Assist in cash matching and allocation.
  • Process payment runs and manage weekly reporting on aged debt, funding, and unallocated cash.
  • Prepare statements for clients and third-party accounts.
  • Chase outstanding payments and request breakdowns for un-reconciled receipts, allocating entries once received.
  • File all relevant documentation such as bank statements, remittance advices, and correspondence.
  • Conduct office bank reconciliations.
  • Process staff expenses and reconcile company credit cards.
  • Handle weekly declarations for the marketing division.
  • Monitor aged debt and produce monthly budget variance reports.
  • Assist the management accountant with month-end accounts checks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in an accounts-based role.
  • Strong numerical and literacy skills.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar software applications.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • AAT or similar qualification is desirable.
  • Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.

If you have the desired skillset, apply today!

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