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Assistant Accountant

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Posted 7 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Salary

£24,500 - £26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Accountant position is with a leading industrial/manufacturing company based in Chelmsford, focusing on bank reconciliations and payment coordination.
  • Candidates should have some experience in a junior accounting role, knowledge of general accounting principles, and be looking to pursue AAT or Professional Accounting qualifications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required.
  • The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £24,500 to £26,000 per year, along with generous holiday leave and opportunities for growth.
  • Interviews for the position will be held in the upcoming week.

I'm recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for a thriving industrial / manufacturing company. The role will primarily focus on bank reconciliations, preparing and co-ordinating payments and dealing with online banking platforms

Client Details

Our client is a leading business in the technology / manufacturing sector. With a workforce of over 2000 employees, they pride themselves on their commitment to innovation and quality. Based in Chelmsford but with global offices, they're a leader in their industry, producing cutting-edge products and solutions.

Description

  • Posting cash across numerous entities in various currencies and completing associated bank reconciliations.
  • Preparing and co-ordinating payments via on-line banking systems including fortnightly payment runs.
  • Management of mailbox and ad-hoc query resolution
  • Period end activities e.g. bank reconciliations, review and clearance of control accounts etc.
  • Administration of bank guarantees
  • On line banking systems administration and bank guarantees
  • Audit queries

Profile

The successful candidate should have:

  • Some experience in a junior accounting position
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles
  • Looking to study their AAT or Professional Accounting qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary, ranging from £24,500 to £26,000 per year.
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • The chance to contribute to a sector-leading industrial / manufacturing company.

If you feel you meet the criteria above then get in touch and I can tell you more about the position with interviews to be held in the next week or so.

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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.