Senior Accounts Assistant

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the West-Kent area is hiring a Senior Accounts Assistant. The role involves various accounting tasks including management accounts preparation and VAT returns. They offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday off

Regular company events

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position required.
• Studying towards an accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience using Xero needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable.
• Conduct cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Accounting qualification (or QBE)

Tools

Xero

Job description

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Accounts Assistant at a well-established organisation based in the West-Kent area.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

1. Management accounts preparation
2. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties
3. Cashflow forecasting
4. Performing financial analysis
5. Balance sheet reconciliations
6. Inter-company account reconciliations
7. Preparation of VAT returns
8. Bank reconciliations

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a similar position
• Preferably be studying towards an accounting qualification (QBE will also be considered)
• Have previous experience using Xero
• Have meticulous attention to detail and a proactive attitude

In return, the company offers a competitive salary depending on experience, a generous benefits package including 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), your birthday off, regular company events, excellent progression opportunities, and more!

Please note: Due to high applicant volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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• Competitive salary based on experience and level