Account Assistant

Great opportunity working for well established, progressive company who reward hard work, innovation and success. You will work as part of a small team and report to the Financial Officer.

• Based in Chessington
• £24,000 - £27,000
• Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
• Office based
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Study package (time off + bonus for exam passes)

Job specification:

• Perform daily reconciliation and posting of bank transactions.
• Aid in the preparation of quarterly VAT returns, monthly EC sales, and Intrastat reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate monthly accounts, ensuring tight deadlines are met.
• Reconcile control accounts.
• Monitor and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Prepare weekly reports for the management team.
• Assist with year-end processing and preparation of auditor information.
• Participate in the improvement of processes and procedures.
• Provide support for credit control and purchase ledger tasks.

Person specification:

• Proven experience in a similar role (1 year plus)
• Meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Advanced Excel skills, possibly VLOOKUP.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ideally studying, or intending to study, for an accounting qualification.

Additional Information:

• Based in Chessington
• £24,000 - £27,000
• Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Pension

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