Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Knaphill; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a maternity cover position. This role involves bank reconciliation, accounts payable management, and VAT returns, offering hybrid working options. Ideal candidates should have AAT level 3 or equivalent and intermediate Excel skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are provided.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Onsite parking

35-hour work week

Qualifications

• Experience in bank reconciliation and sales ledger management.
• Ability to handle multi-currency petty cash and payment runs.
• Proficiency in generating VAT data for approval.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliation and month-end journals.
• Manage accounts payable and reconciliation tasks.
• Support in preparing VAT returns.

Skills

AAT level 3 or ACA/ACCA/CIMA p/q

Intermediate skill level with Excel

Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

CMA are excited to be collaborating with this established manufacturing business in the heart of Woking. They are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their tight-knit team, directly reporting to the Finance Manager.

The role is an 6-month maternity cover offering heaps of variety on day-to-day duties, covering bank recs, AR/AP, month-end journals, and VAT Returns, offering hybrid working and on-site parking.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Bank reconciliation
• Multi-currency petty cash
• Payment runs
• Month-end journals
• Sales Ledger reconciliation and management
• Accounts Payable reconciliation and management
• Generate VAT data for approval

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant role vacancy:

• AAT level 3 or ACA/ACCA/CIMA p/q
• Intermediate skill level with Excel
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Able to work by yourself and part of a team

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant role:

• Hybrid
• Onsite parking
• 35-hour work week

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