Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment business seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Halstead. This full-time role requires proven experience in finance, particularly with Sage 50 and Xero. Responsibilities include reconciling bank statements, payroll processing, and assisting with budgeting. The position is office-based with a salary range of £28k-£31k per annum based on experience.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within an office environment.
• Experience with financial reporting, cash flow, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, PAYE, VAT, and employee expenses.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements and update financial accounts.
• Assist with monthly reporting and budgeting.
• Process invoices and manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Complete monthly payroll and handle related queries.
• Support order processing and ad-hoc office duties.
• Manage renewal of company insurance policies.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Sage 50

Proficient in Xero accounting software

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.