Accounts assistant

Adecco UK; Harlow; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic organization for a Trainee Accounts Assistant. This role is ideal for individuals eager to kickstart their career in finance and accounts, offering a supportive environment and career growth. You will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in processing invoices, conducting reconciliations, and assisting with management accounts. With a range of benefits including social events, progression opportunities, and private healthcare after two years, this role promises to be both rewarding and fulfilling. If you're ready to take the first step in your accounting career, apply today!

Benefits

Social team events

Christmas parties

One to one support & Development

Progression opportunities

21 days holiday (plus BH)

Auto Enrolment into pension

Private Health care after 2 years

Life Cover at 2 x salary

Qualifications

• Looking for AAT students or those AAT qualified for their first role.
• Must be organized, adaptable, and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger, code and post invoices, and resolve supplier queries.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and assist with monthly management accounts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

SAGE 50

Job description

Trainee Accounts Assistant

Office based - Harlow 09:00-17:00/08:30-16:30

Salary up to £24,000

Are you looking to study AAT, have an interest in Accounts/ Finance, or AAT Qualified & looking for your first opportunity?

This is the PERFECT role for you!

Benefits & Perks:

• Exciting & rewarding Social team events.
• Christmas parties.
• One to one support & Development.
• Progression opportunities.
• 21 days holiday (plus BH), increasing to 26 days after 2 years service.
• Auto Enrolment into pension from day 1.
• Private Health care after 2 year's service.
• Life Cover at 2 x salary.

About Our Client:

Our client is a dynamic and vibrant organisation, known for their friendly and welcoming team. They are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team and contribute to their continued success. With a supportive work environment and excellent opportunities for career growth, this is the perfect role for someone eager to kick start their career in accounts.

About The Job:

In this role, the chosen candidate will work closely with the Senior Accounts Clerk and Group Finance Manager to support various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be friendly, approachable, and well-organised, with the ability to adapt to different tasks on a daily basis. They will have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel is essential, and experience with SAGE 50 would be beneficial but not essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase ledger, coding and posting invoices on SAGE, and resolving supplier queries.
• Conducting bank reconciliations.
• Posting receipts and payments from the cashbook.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Approving purchase invoices by matching them with POs, delivery notes, etc.
• Reconciling monthly credit card statements.
• Producing the monthly payment run.
• Maintaining organised and up-to-date filing systems.
• Providing support to the Senior Accounts Clerk and Group Finance Manager.
• Assisting the Payroll Clerk.

If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to a fantastic team, grow your career, and enjoy a range of benefits, we encourage you to apply today!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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