Accounts Assistant

First Recruitment Services; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Haywards Heath. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting the Head of Finance with financial management, including VAT records and budget preparation. Candidates should have prior experience in accounts or finance and must be able to drive due to limited public transport options. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including onsite facilities. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Benefits

Excellent company benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Free lunches

Use of swimming pool and gym

Pension scheme with double employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial transactions, including VAT records is essential.
• Ability to assist with balance sheet reconciliations and budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.
• Reconcile the VAT control account monthly.

Skills

Previous experience in an Accounts / Finance based role

Must drive and have own transport

Job description

• Position: Accounts Assistant
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Salary: £37,200 per annum or £16.50 per hour for part time. Excellent all round company benefits, generous holiday allowance plus all bank holidays. Really excellent (free) lunches are provided for all staff along with the use of swimming pool and gym onsite. Pension scheme double employer contribution to a maximum of 10% (5% employee contribution)
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00 – My client would consider part time – 3 full days per week, 9am-3pm, office based role
• Role based close to Haywards Heath with plenty of parking available on site for all staff. It is essential to be a driver with your own transport as the workplace location is not on any public transport routes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our established, professional and very reputable client as they seek to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their friendly team at their site close to Haywards Heath on a permanent and full time basis.

The role – Accounts Assistant

To support the Head of Finance with the efficient management of the nominal ledger and processing of financial transactions, including VAT records.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of Quarterly VAT
• Reconcile the VAT control account monthly
• Assist with record keeping for partial exemption calculations
• Record all fixed assets onto the Fixed Asset Register
• Assist in preparing the annual budget
• Assist Head of department to prepare the monthly cash flow report
• Liaise with external auditors by providing data that they may request
• Assist with the forthcoming implementation of the new accounting software
• Provide bookkeeping for the commercial trading subsidiary
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review
• Reconcile the inter-company account on a monthly basis.

Experience, competencies and knowledge required

• Must drive and have own transport due to rural workplace location
• Previous experience in an Accounts / Finance based role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a superb organisation set in a unique and beautiful location.

For more information regarding this new and exciting Accounts Assistant opportunity, please apply now! Short‑listing will take place very soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.