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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Ilford, Greater London IG6 1DQ

Salary

£28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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.

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  • The Finance Assistant position offers an annual salary of £28,000, which may increase to £30,000 after a probation period.
  • Located in Ilford, this full-time role requires a self-driven individual with strong communication skills and proficiency in written English and Maths.
  • Key responsibilities include entering invoices into Sage, executing supplier payments, and preparing quarterly VAT returns.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience, ideally with Sage, and a commitment to service excellence and teamwork.
  • Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, private medical options, and 28 days holiday, increasing with long service.
Finance Assistant
  • Annual Salary: £28,000 (review to £30,000 after probation)
  • Location: Ilford
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Office based

I am seeking a Finance Assistant to provide comprehensive financial support, ensuring a smooth-running and highly efficient service to meet and exceed business expectations. This role is ideal for an organised and disciplined individual who is passionate about service excellence, financial improvement, and delivering results through teamwork.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Enter incoming invoices onto Sage with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Liaise with team members for invoice approval and purchase order matching.
  • Execute supplier payments based on the agreed schedule.
  • Verify subcontractor tax status and update the system with document expiries.
  • Raise sales invoices, monitor due dates, and track customer receipts.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements, posting to Sage
  • Reconcile Accounts Payable ledgers and prepare payment runs.
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns.
  • Handle queries via letter, email, and telephone.
  • Maintain purchase ledger and subcontractor filing systems.
  • Comply with company policies, operational processes, and H&S requirements.
  • Provide administrative support as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Self-driven with the ability to work independently or within a team.
  • Reliable, and a good team player with creative problem-solving skills.
  • Professional presentation and adherence to company dress code policy.
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in written English and Maths.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems.
  • Experience with Sage is desirable.
Benefits:
  • Salary review after successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
  • Standard office hours with flexibility for additional hours to meet deadlines.
  • Eligibility for the company’s contributory pension scheme after 3 months.
  • Private medical scheme option after 6 months.
  • Business travel expenses reimbursed per HMRC guidelines.
  • 28 days holiday inclusive of bank/public holidays, with additional days for long service.
  • Statutory sick pay with discretionary additional payment.
  • Access to additional company benefits post-probation.

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant experience, please Apply Now!

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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.