Senior Accounts Assistant

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to handle financial tasks in a bustling environment. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, processing payroll, and preparing VAT returns. Candidates should have at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience and familiarity with IRIS and Sage software. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with additional perks such as on-site parking and a casual dress policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-site parking

Casual dress policy

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience in payroll processes and software (IRIS preferred).
• Confident with VAT and CIS return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Carry out credit control procedures.
• Process payroll, preferably using IRIS software.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT and CIS returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Sage Accounts Professional

Payroll Processing

VAT and CIS Returns

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

AAT Level 2 (or equivalent)

Tools

IRIS Software

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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