Accounts Assistant | Friendly team, 25 days A/L, up to £35k

Office Angles UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Ashford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team. The role offers a quiet office environment, competitive salary, and benefits including 25 days annual leave. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification and prior experience in accounts. This is a great opportunity to advance your finance career in a supportive team setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual pay reviews

Discretionary performance bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant.
• Excellent telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Post sales and purchase invoices, maintain records.
• Produce financial statements and management accounts.
• Reconcile accounts and handle debt collection.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Friendly team, 25 days A/L, up to £35k

We're excited to be recruiting exclusively for this brand-new position as an Accounts Assistant for a reputable company that has doubled its turnover in recent years. This role is part of a small finance team of two, working in newly refurbished offices, ideal for someone who prefers a quieter office environment.

All the details are below:

Job Details

1. Job Title: Accounts Assistant
2. Location: Ashford, Kent. Office based.
3. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
4. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm
5. Benefits: 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays, annual pay reviews, discretionary performance bonus
6. Reason for recruitment: The current Accounts Assistant is retiring after 20 years of service.

Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger:
  • Post all sales ledger invoices and receipts
  • Maintain detailed records of Client Trust funds
• Purchase Ledger:
  • Post all purchase invoices and payments
• Financial Statements:
  • Produce profit & loss and balance sheets from Sage Line 50
  • Create management accounts for the Finance Director and CEO
  • Analyze accounts by regional areas and clients
• Reconciliation and Invoicing:
  • Reconcile client trust accounts
  • Raise sales invoices and process purchase invoices
  • Handle self-billing invoices as appropriate
• Banking and Payments:
  • Verify client payments and update cash book
  • Pay purchase invoices and reconcile payments
• Client Trust Account:
  • Reconcile accounts weekly and monthly
• Debt Collection:
  • Follow up with clients for overdue payments

Ideal Candidate

• Possesses an AAT qualification or relevant experience
• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to contribute effectively to a team

Next Steps

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your finance career. Apply today! If you know someone suitable, share this opportunity. Referring a friend could earn you a £100 voucher (terms apply).

If your skills match, you will receive an email (check your junk mail). Please contact us promptly at 01233 611780 to discuss further with Emma or Nicola.

We look forward to your application.

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