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Senior Accounts Assistant

Senior Accounts Assistant

Farrer Barnes Limited

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 10 days

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The company is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to support their financial operations in Maidstone.
The role involves managing the purchase ledger, conducting reconciliations, overseeing credit control, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
Candidates should have proven experience in a similar accounting role and excellent attention to detail.
A competitive salary of up to £35,000 is offered for this position, along with opportunities for career development.
Studying AAT, ACCA, or CIMA is desirable, and applicants should have strong proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

About The Company:We are delighted to be assisting an exciting and rapidly growing business based in the heart of Maidstone, who is looking to recruit a Senior Accounts Assistant to play a vital role in their financial operations. If you have a strong transactional accounting experience, this is the role for you!The Role:As Senior Accounts Assistant you will primarily handle the day-to-day transactional duties and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the financial operations, contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of invoices
Conduct regular reconciliations of supplier accounts to resolve any discrepancies
Oversee credit control processes, including chasing outstanding payments and managing customer relationships to ensure timely collections
Assist with month end and year end closing procedures, including the preparation of journal entries
Collaborate with the finance team to improve administrative processes, enhancing overall efficiency

Desirable Skills:

Proven experience in a similar accounting role
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines
Studying AAT/ ACCA/ CIMA would be is desirable
Proficiency in accounting software and Excel

Benefits:

Competitive salary of up to £35,000
Opportunities for career development and progression

Register:If this role isn’t right for you, please don’t hesitate to register with us, so that we can arrange a consultation and help you find you your next career move.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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