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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Ilford, Greater London IG6 3UT, England

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 can increase to £30,000 after a probation period.
  • Located in Ilford, this full-time role requires an organized individual with a passion for financial improvement and teamwork.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, proficiency in written English and Maths, and good IT skills, including experience with Sage being desirable.
  • The role involves tasks such as entering invoices on Sage, executing supplier payments, and preparing quarterly VAT returns.
  • Applicants should have experience in finance or a related field, though the specific number of years required is not stated.
Finance Assistant
  • Annual Salary: £28,000 (review to £30,000 after probation)
  • Location: Ilford
  • Job Type: Full-time

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.