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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Reed

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 8 days

Colchester, Essex CO4 0HZ

£26,000 - £31,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Assistant Accountant in Colchester offers an annual salary ranging from £26,000 to £31,000 (pro rata).
This part-time role requires candidates to work 20-25 hours per week and emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in various accounting tasks.
Key responsibilities include auditing payroll data, managing accounts schedules, and maintaining credit control using Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll.
Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
No specific years of experience are mentioned, but a methodical approach and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Assistant Accountant

Annual Salary: £26,000 - £31,000 (pro rata)
Location: Colchester, CO4
Job Type: Part-time (20-25 hours per week)

Join our team in Colchester as an Assistant Accountant. This part-time role is perfect for someone who is disciplined, methodical, and a team player. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including auditing, inputting payroll data, and maintaining accounts schedules, with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Day-to-day of the role:

Audit and input payroll data into Sage 50 Payroll.
Audit and prepare suppliers' monthly payment inputs to Sage 50.
Audit and input petty cash monthly.
Maintain the revenue model and prepare monthly sales ledger invoices on Sage 50 Accounts.
Manage credit control and maintain an aged debtor summary.
Prepare customer recharges.
Maintain various management accounts schedules.
Maintain filing systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll.
Strong skills in MS Office, including Excel.
Ability to work methodically and maintain high levels of accuracy.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours.
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
Professional development and training in accounting software and practices.

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