The Role: Accounts Assistant- Thurrock - £28k - £30k per annum
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our clients expanding finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our accounting department, ensuring that financial records are maintained accurately and timely. This position demands a high level of organisational skill and attention to detail, as the Accounts Assistant will be responsible or various tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general administrative duties.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries
- Bank reconciliations
- Credit control
- Ensuring payment amounts and records are correct
- Working with spreadsheets and financial software
- Ensuring that ledgers are up to date and outstanding payments are followed up
- Recording financial transactions and balance sheets
- Undertaking Accounting duties of an administrative nature, eg, liaising with customers and suppliers via phone and email.
- Creating Invoices and Credit Notes
- Updating Journals
- Supporting the Accounts team with administrative tasks
- Undertaking customer due diligence checks and background checks in line with company Anti Money Laundering Policies
- Supporting the company in monitoring Escrow accounts
- Checking Duties and VAT calculations
Essential Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail
- Must have Excel and Sage knowlege
- Planning and Organisational Skills
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to use handheld devices and the use of other computerised equipment
The Package
- Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience
- Free on-site parking
- 28 days annual leave
- 4 times death in service
- Company Pension Scheme above that of Statutory requirements
- Office based
Please contact Sophie Barnes at One to One Personnel for further information.