Accounts Assistant Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Allen Associates £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum 5 hours ago

Gumtree; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gumtree is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Aylesbury to support the finance team during a period of growth. This full-time role involves processing key financial documents, ensuring compliance, and assisting with monthly reports. The position offers opportunities for professional development, hybrid working options, and numerous benefits including a matched pension contribution and private health care.

Benefits

Matched 5% Pension contribution

Private Health & Dental Care

Life Assurance cover

Enhanced Sick pay

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

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Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts team.
• Knowledge of accounting/costing methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices and timesheets.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Support reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)

Job description

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Accounts Assistant

Our client is going through a period of growth and they are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role combines the processing of key financial documents (such as invoices and timesheets) with providing valuable support to the wider finance team.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

Process and verify invoices and timesheets, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate records of supplier invoices and timesheets.

Ensure proper coding of financial transactions in the accounting system.

Assist the Financial Controller and Management Accountant in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Support the preparation of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Support the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and assist in resolving discrepancies.

Continuously look for opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

Provide assistance with audits and other compliance-related tasks.

Act as a point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers for finance-related queries.

Accounts Assistant Benefits

The opportunity for professional development and further study is encouraged and supported. Other benefits include:

Matched 5% Pension contribution

Private Health & Dental Care

EV scheme

Life Assurance cover defined death-in-service benefit

Enhanced Sick pay + provision of a substantial benefit for long-term ill-health

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount Platform

The Company

Innovative design and manufacturer of cutting-edge technology.

This is a full-time role. Working hours are 8:00 - 16:45 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 -12:00 Friday. Hybrid working may be available with the option to work from home 2 days per week.

Accounts Assistant Essentials

Experience working in a finance or accounts team, ideally in a similar assistant or junior accounting role

Knowledge of accounting/costing methodologies

Ideally part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)

Excellent attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively across multiple tasks

Able to demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks effectively, within a fast-pace and changing environment

Location

Based in Aylesbury. There is ample free parking available onsite.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.

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