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Accounts Assistant - Chelmsford - Up to £30,000

AJ Chambers
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a well-established, privately owned group of businesses seeking an Assistant Accountant.
  • The role involves preparing quarterly management accounts, compiling monthly income statements, and supporting annual budget creation.
  • Candidates should be AAT qualified with previous experience in an SME environment preferred, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £30,000 and includes 23 days of holiday plus a pension.
  • This opportunity provides exposure to all aspects of finance and business operations, with a clear career progression path.

Our client is a well-established, privately owned group of businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join their team and gain valuable experience in managing SME operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare quarterly management accounts and KPI analysis.

  • Compile monthly income statements and assist with financial administration.

  • Support annual budget creation and cash flow reporting.

  • Oversee purchase ledger and prepare quarterly VAT returns.

  • Assist with the annual audit process and analyze timesheets for wage preparation.

  • Handle banking, compliance, and maintain fixed asset registers.

  • Provide ad-hoc financial reporting as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • AAT qualified.

  • Previous experience in an SME environment is preferred.

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

  • Familiarity with accounting software (Opera, Sage) and property/leisure software is a plus.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's on Offer:

  • Salary of up to £30,000.

  • 23 days holiday plus pension.

  • Opportunity to work in a stable corporate environment.

  • Clear career progression path.

  • Exposure to all aspects of finance and business operations.

If this could be of interest please submit your application and we will be in contact

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.