Accounts Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic team in Ramsgate. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £33,000 and involves managing various financial processes including accounts, payroll, VAT, and compliance. Candidates should possess strong skills in Xero and Excel, be organised and self-motivated, and ideally hold a degree in Accounting or Finance. This position also provides opportunities for collaboration with senior management and involvement in process improvements.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work closely with senior management

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation are essential.
• Experience with property development and management is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and management accounts.
• Manage payroll and VAT submissions.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly accounts for directors.
• Process banking transactions and perform reconciliations.
• Collaborate with external accountants during year-end reviews.

Skills

Strong Xero skills

Excel proficiency

MS Office skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Join a dynamic team in Ramsgate as an Accounts Assistant! Competitive salary of £33,000, full-time hours, and a varied role managing accounts, payroll, VAT, and more.

Location: Ramsgate

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Benefits

• Full‑time hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management

About the Role and Client

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected client seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to manage financial processes, reporting, and compliance. This role offers variety and responsibility, including payroll, VAT, CIS returns, and insurance renewals, while supporting the wider team and contributing to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month‑end close, management accounts, and reporting
• Manage payroll, PAYE, pensions, and P11D submissions
• Complete VAT and CIS returns and ensure timely HMRC payments
• Maintain cash flow and review supplier payments and customer debts
• Prepare annual budgets and present monthly accounts to directors
• Attend weekly senior management meetings
• Manage insurance renewals and maintain compliance records
• Collaborate with the external accountant during year‑end reviews
• Process banking transactions and perform reconciliations
• Manage Direct Debits, client payments, and refunds
• Respond to queries and maintain accurate filing
• Support colleagues and update process documentation
• Generate invoices, record purchase invoices in Xero, and prepare monthly packs

Candidate Requirements

• Naturally inquisitive with a focus on continuous improvement
• Organised, self‑motivated, and able to use initiative
• Personable with strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to make informed decisions
• Strong Xero, Excel, and MS Office skills
• Ideally educated in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Knowledge of property development and management is desirable

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