Company Accountant

Armstrong Knight; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Colchester is looking for an experienced individual to manage payroll, maintain accounting records, and assist with year-end procedures. The successful candidate will perform bank reconciliations and ensure accurate financial reporting. Familiarity with Sage software is essential, and AAT qualification is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with maintaining accounting records.
• Experience with payroll processing.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain accounting records on Sage.
• Reconcile bank and VAT filings.
• Manage weekly and monthly payroll for 45 staff.
• Conduct credit control weekly.
• Assist with year-end procedures.

Education

AAT Qualified or similar accountancy qualification

Tools

Sage

Sage Payroll

Job description

Responsibilities

• Input, maintain, and review accounting records on Sage
• Reconcile bank and VAT filing
• Weekly and monthly payroll on Sage Payroll (45 staff to payroll)
• Credit control on a weekly basis
• Managing profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Assist with year-end procedures
• Processing payments, invoices, and receipts
• Maintaining petty cash
• Answering and directing incoming calls

Qualifications

AAT Qualified or similar accountancy qualification would be beneficial but not essential