Accounts Assistant

Pertemps; 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 dynamic team in Andover. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to contribute to a growing distribution business. Responsibilities include managing bank reconciliations, maintaining nominal ledgers on Xero, and preparing management accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a minimum of 3 years' experience and proficiency in Xero. Join a supportive environment that values your expertise and offers competitive remuneration, along with staff discounts. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an accounts position with strong knowledge of Xero.
• Experience in managing bank reconciliations and payroll preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple bank reconciliations in various currencies.
• Prepare management accounts and oversee credit control.

Skills

Xero

Microsoft proficiency

Bank reconciliations

Management accounts preparation

Payroll preparation

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

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 finished and submission to HMRC
- Pension submissions and management via payroll and portal
- Annual accounts preparation and liaison with external accountants
- Interaction with HMRC

Requirments:
- a minimum of 3 years within an accounts position
- Previous experience within a SME
- Strong knowledge of Xero
- Microsoft proficient
- Accountancy qualification at AAT and above

The Accounts Assistant position:
- Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
- £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 give Jemma a call at Pertemps.