Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a permanent role in Hailsham, United Kingdom. You will support day-to-day accounting tasks and help maintain accurate financial records within the Accounting & Finance department.

Responsibilities include processing transactions, reconciling information, and preparing financial data for colleagues. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with finance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience of carrying out day-to-day accounting and finance administration tasks.
• A sound understanding of financial records and the importance of accurate data entry.
• Ability to process and review financial information with care and attention to detail.
• Experience of reconciling information and investigating straightforward discrepancies.
• Confidence preparing clear financial information for colleagues.
• Ability to organise documentation and manage routine tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure routine accounting information is kept up to date.
• Process financial transactions carefully, helping to keep records clear and complete.
• Prepare regular financial information for use within the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review entries and documentation to help identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile financial information to support accurate reporting and record keeping.
• Organise accounting documents so information can be found easily when needed.
• Work with colleagues to respond to finance queries and provide accurate information.
• Help improve the consistency and accuracy of day-to-day finance processes.

Skills

Day-to-day accounting

Data entry

Attention to detail

Record reconciliation

Financial reporting

Document management

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant in Hailsham, you will handle day-to-day accounting tasks that keep financial records accurate and up to date within this busy industry. You will work across the Accounting & Finance department, helping the business maintain clear and reliable financial information.

Client Details

The organisation operates in a growing sector and is based in Hailsham.

Description

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure routine accounting information is kept up to date.
• Process financial transactions carefully, helping to keep records clear and complete.
• Prepare regular financial information for use within the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review entries and documentation to help identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile financial information to support accurate reporting and record keeping.
• Organise accounting documents so information can be found easily when needed.
• Work with colleagues to respond to finance queries and provide accurate information.
• Help improve the consistency and accuracy of day-to-day finance processes.

Profile

• Experience of carrying out day-to-day accounting and finance administration tasks.
• A sound understanding of financial records and the importance of accurate data entry.
• Ability to process and review financial information with care and attention to detail.
• Experience of reconciling information and investigating straightforward discrepancies.
• Confidence preparing clear financial information for colleagues.
• Ability to organise documentation and manage routine tasks effectively.

Job Offer

• Permanent Assistant Accountant role in Hailsham.
• Salary of £30,000 to £32,000 dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.