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Accounts Assistant - £35k per annum - 5 days in the office p/w

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position is for a financial support role in a growing department, assisting the Residential Accounts Manager within a team of 7.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of corporate accounting experience and a positive, can-do attitude.
  • The job includes responsibilities such as posting accounting transactions, preparing sales reports, and managing accounts receivable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and knowledge of accounting software are preferred.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the company has a turnover of approximately £15m and employs over 210 staff.

Your new companyThis is a vacant position to provide support to a growing department. Reporting into and assisting the Residential Accounts Manager, you will be part of a team of 7. This role offers excellent opportunities and career progression in the coming years; this represents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with the right skills and experience.The Group has a turnover of circa £15m across 6 trading companies and is continuing to grow and develop further, employing over 210 staff.- You will have some experience working within a financial department.- You will be hands on and happy to get into the detail. - You will be open, engaging, resilient, determined, with a "can do" attitude. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good attention to detail showing logical decision making and prompt delivery to deadlines.- You will display the ability to positively communicate with colleagues, customers and suppliers and be a strong team player to form and maintain good working relationships.Your new roleKey Responsibilities Objectives and Accountabilities:

  • Contribute to and actively take part in the day to day posting of the Groups accounting systems
  • Maintain appropriate, accurate reporting systems and controls, enabling end users up to Board level to analyse options and make informed decisions
  • Liaise with other Group staff so as to ensure efficient and effective working within teams across the whole business
  • Participate in special projects as needed within the department

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports
  • Reconcile supplier statements
  • Processing supplier invoices
  • Processing BACS and Chaps payments
  • Data entry of daily transactions
  • Oversee accounts receivable including chasing unpaid fees and updating debtor balances
  • Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Capturing and logging daily invoices to send out for authorisation
  • Customer remittance posting
  • Assist with the month end process and reconciliation's
  • Assist with reporting financial data to management

What you'll need to succeed

  • Have a positive work ethic with a can-do attitude, who provides solutions and support
  • Personal integrity; hardworking, personable, professional, and commercially minded
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and especially Excel (e.g. Pivot tables/formulas)
  • Knowledge of Purchase, Sales ledger and General Ledger
  • Attention to detail, high expectations/standards
  • Be comfortable with and capable of working to deadlines.
  • 2+ years corporate accounting experience

Preferred Skills and Qualifications (but not a prerequisite)

  • Working knowledge of accounting software platforms, including Access Accounting, Xero
  • Able to take ownership and assume responsibility
  • Articulate and a confident communicator with a range of colleagues, clients, and other professionals
  • Working knowledge of Reapit CRM software

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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