Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Harlow; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various financial operations, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and payroll assistance. With a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and exciting team events, this position is perfect for individuals eager to grow in their finance career. If you have a passion for numbers and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this is the role for you!

Benefits

20 Days Holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

Free Parking

Social Team Events

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and finance management.
• Proficient in Excel for cost analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and support accounting processes.
• Perform reconciliations for bank, credit card, and supplier statements.
• Assist with payroll processes and month-end close support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Finance Management

Cost Analysis

Excel

Payroll Assistance

Supplier Payments

Credit Control

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join our client's Finance Team – Accounts Assistant!

Salary: Circa £28,000 (flexible). Office-based – Monday to Friday.

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (flexible with hours).

With a successful 5-year partnership, we are excited to be working with our established client, who is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their supportive, social, and friendly team!

Are you passionate about numbers and finance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can shine? Our client is searching for a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their vibrant team! If you're looking for a role that promises growth, learning, and a supportive atmosphere, then this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

• 20 Days Holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
• Free Parking: Convenient access to parking.
• Social Team Events & Christmas Celebrations: Join in on fun team activities and festive celebrations!
• Flexible Hours

Key Responsibilities

In this full-time position, you will play a crucial role in their finance department, handling a variety of tasks that contribute to the smooth running of their financial operations. Your daily activities will include:

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records and support the overall accounting process.
• Finance Inbox Management: Ensure timely responses and resolution of finance-related queries.
• Supplier Statement Reconciliation: Confirm and reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate records.
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for.
• Sales Invoicing: Prepare and issue sales invoices while assisting with the month-end application process.
• Payroll Assistance: Help with weekly and monthly payroll processes by collating necessary information.
• Purchase Orders Review: Review low-level purchase orders for FD approval and ensure all documentation is in order.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct analysis work, including cost review exercises using Excel.
• Supplier Payments: Plan and execute supplier payment runs with FD final approval.
• Employee Payments Setup: Assist in setting up employee salary and expense payments with FD oversight.
• Basic Journals & Accruals: Handle basic journal entries, wages, prepayments, and accruals.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with month-end close processes, including fixed assets and roll-forward working papers.
• Credit Control: Manage and maintain credit control processes.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're excited about the prospect of joining a supportive team and enhancing your finance career, we want to hear from you! Take the first step toward a fulfilling role as an Accounts Assistant.

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