Accounts Assistant

Huntress; Braintree; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a team near Halstead, UK. Responsibilities include reconciling bank statements, managing payroll, and processing invoices. Ideal candidates will have experience in office environments and advanced knowledge of Sage 50 and Xero. The role offers a salary of £28k-£31k per annum and requires the ability to drive due to the company's location.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar office role.
• Advanced knowledge of Sage 50 and Xero accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements and update financial accounts.
• Assist with monthly reporting and cash flow.
• Process invoices and manage sales/purchase ledgers.
• Complete monthly payroll and deal with payroll queries.
• Support with order processing and other ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Reconciliation

Payroll management

Budgeting

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting for a full time Accounts Assistant to join a company based on the outskirts of Halstead on a permanent basis. The hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week and paying a salary between £28k-£31k Per Annum (DOE). This is a fully office-based role with free parking onsite - You must be able to drive due to company location.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

* Reconciling bank statements and financial account updates
* Helping with monthly reporting, cash flow, and assisting with budgeting
* Processing invoices as well as sales and purchase ledger management
* Completing monthly payroll, dealing with payroll queries, PAYE, VAT, and employee expenses
* Supporting with order processing and other office ad-hoc duties when required
* Responsible for the renewal and management of company insurance policies and contracts

To be successful for this position, you must have proven experience in a similar role within an office environment, as well as advanced knowledge of Sage 50 and Xero accounting software.

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.