Senior Accounts Assistant

Additional Resources Ltd.; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Sevenoaks is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support the Accounts Manager. This role requires at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience and familiarity with payroll processes, ideally using IRIS software. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, processing payroll, and preparing VAT returns. The position offers a salary between £31,200 and £35,360 and includes benefits such as on-site parking and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-site parking

Casual dress policy

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processes and IRIS software.
• Confident in VAT and CIS return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Perform credit control procedures.
• Process payroll and carry out bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.
• Assist with production of monthly accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Sage Accounts Professional

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

VAT and CIS return preparation

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join a well-established family-run business providing haulage, plant hire, and waste services across Kent and the South East.

As an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper, you will beproviding day-to-day support to the Accounts Manager across a range of financial tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

This full-time role offers salary range of £31,200 - £35,360.

You will be responsible for:



* Managing purchase and sales ledgers.


* Carrying out credit control procedures.


* Processing payroll (preferably using IRIS software).


* Performing regular bank reconciliations.


* Preparing VAT and CIS returns.


* Assisting with the production of monthly accounts.


* Maintaining accurate records and supporting general administration tasks.


What we are looking for:



* Previously worked as an Senior Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Supervisor, Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, Junior Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, Junior Accounts Manager, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant Manager, Assistant Accounts Manager or in a similar role.


* At least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping.


* Background in payroll processes and software (IRIS preferred).


* Hands-on experience with Sage Accounts Professional


* AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification or higher.


* Confident with VAT and CIS return preparation.


* Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).


Shift:



* Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm


What's on offer:



* Competitive salary


* On-site parking


* Casual dress policy


* Supportive working environment


This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a thriving business in a stable, long-term role with real responsibility.

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