Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their growing team in Andover. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll handle bank reconciliations, manage nominal ledgers using Xero, and prepare management accounts. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, you'll also oversee payroll and VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC. If you have a strong background in accounting and are looking for a challenging role with a competitive salary, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Staff discount

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an accounts position.
• Strong knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multiple bank reconciliations in various currencies.
• Prepare management accounts with accruals and prepayments.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Xero

Management accounts preparation

Microsoft Office

Payroll preparation

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

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Accounts Assistant

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing distribution business based in Andover. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• Multiple bank reconciliations in multi currencies
• Maintaining nominal ledgers on Xero
• Management accounts preparation with accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals
• Posting and management of stock purchases
• Goods in transit
• Oversee Credit control with intervention where required
• Managing the integration of the stock control system to Xero with monthly COS adjustments, stock write-off, etc.
• Bank payments and payment run preparation
• Weekly Cash flow forecasting and management
• VAT return preparation, with PVA statements, adjustments
• Payroll preparation from start to finish and submission to HMRC
• Pension submissions and management via payroll and portal
• Annual accounts preparation and liaison with external accountants
• Interaction with HMRC

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years within an accounts position
• Previous experience within an SME
• Strong knowledge of Xero
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Accountancy qualification at AAT level or above

The Accounts Assistant position:

• Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Salary between £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• Staff discount

If you are interested in this Accounts Assistant position, please apply below with an up-to-date CV or contact Jemma at Pertemps.