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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Rayleigh, Essex SS67HH, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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 position is for a full-time Accounts Assistant located in Southend on Sea.
  • The salary range for this role is between £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining company ledgers, performing bank reconciliations, and managing both Purchase and Sales Ledgers.
  • The ideal candidate should possess good Excel skills, be self-motivated, and have a desire to learn, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
Accounts Assistant
  • Job Type: Full-time (No Hybrid)
  • Location: Southend on Sea
  • Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 (DOE)

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join a thriving business. This full-time, on-site role offers a variety of bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities, including Cash Book Reconciliations, and managing the Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and play a crucial role within the team.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Maintain company ledgers.
  • Perform bank reconciliations.
  • Take full responsibility for the Purchase Ledger.
  • Post Sales Ledger Invoices and conduct weekly reporting.
  • Handle sales ledger reporting.
  • Manage company expenses & credit card transactions.
  • Carry out other Ad-Hoc duties as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Self-motivated, organised, and hardworking with excellent time management skills.
  • A strong team player who can meet deadlines; good Excel skills are advantageous.
  • Enthusiastic and willing to learn, with a desire to take ownership of tasks.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) & Accounting Software.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred).
  • AAT PQ or equivalent accounting qualification.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping (Essential).
  • Experience with Sage (preferred).

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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.