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Job summary
A reputable engineering company in Staines-upon-Thames is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant. In this role, you will manage sales and purchase ledgers, perform bank reconciliations, and support payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency in Sage. This opportunity offers variety, stability, and a chance for professional development within a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a finance role is required.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with Sage is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing and reconciliations.
- Perform bank reconciliations and oversee petty cash.
- Input weekly timesheets and prepare payroll reports.
- Produce monthly financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Trial Balance.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly VAT and CIS returns.
- Support general office administration as required.
Skills
Wade Macdonald are currently working with an Engineering company; this well-established organisation delivers services to clients across a range of different industries. With a broad operational scope, they offer employees a dynamic and engaging workplace. They value integrity and honesty, upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of their business.
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager across a wide range of responsibilities. This role will provide exposure to every part of the finance function, making it ideal for someone seeking variety and progression.
- Managing both sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing, credit control, reconciliations, and BACS payment runs
- Performing bank reconciliations and overseeing petty cash and Excel-based cashbooks
- Inputting weekly timesheets and preparing payroll-related reports, including weekly staff payments and CIS
- Producing monthly financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet and Trial Balance
- Preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly VAT and CIS returns
- Supporting with general office administration as required
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar finance role, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently. Proficiency with Sage is advantageous, alongside sound accounting knowledge and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team with exposure to a wide range of financial operations. The role offers stability, variety, and the chance to develop within an established organisation in a thriving sector.
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