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Accounts Assistant
Outskirts of Colchester and Clacton
Competitive salary £35,000- £40,000
Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 -5:00pm
Our client, is seeking a proactive and skilled Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Office Directors in various accounting and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in the full accounts process, strong double entry skills, and be proficient in Excel and Sage accounting software.
If you are a motivated individual with a can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, then this is the role for you. Apply today and become part of our client's successful team!
Responsibilities:
- Sales ledger management, including invoicing and credit control
- Purchase ledger management, processing supplier invoices and reconciling statements
- Assisting with month-end and year-end processes, such as pre-payments, accruals, and depreciation
- General ledger reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Supporting the Directors with various adhoc duties, including stock and sales analysis
- Performing general office administration tasks as required
- Maintaining clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Utilising advanced skills in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and power query
- Demonstrating proficiency in IT applications and systems, particularly Sage accounting software
- Ensuring a high level of attention to detail in all financial and administrative tasks
- Working independently and collaboratively within a small team to meet tight deadlines
- Displaying a proactive and can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment
- Competency in Microsoft Office suite, with payroll and foreign currency experience as beneficial
Skills:
- A minimum of AAT Level 3 qualification
- Proficiency in double entry accounting
- Commercial understanding of business operations
- Exceptional Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and power query
- IT literate with experience using Sage accounting software
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Highly organised with excellent communication skills at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a calm and focused manner
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 20 days holiday (increasing annually to a maximum of 25) plus 8 bank holidays
- Casual dress code
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Early finish on Fridays
- Located in a rural area, access to own transport is ideal.
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