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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Sutton, Surrey SM12BE, England

Salary

ÂŁ11 - ÂŁ12 per hour

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 Accounts Assistant position is a hybrid role within a five-member accounts team, supporting the Finance Manager in managing over ÂŁ12 million in annual income.
  • Candidates should ideally have some accounting experience, and AAT qualification is required, with ACCA or CIMA part qualification being advantageous.
  • The role involves responsibilities such as processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with VAT returns and audits.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the benefits include a 5% pension contribution match, 29 days of holiday, and the flexibility of working from home two days a week.
  • Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with Sage accounting software is preferable.

JOB TITLE                              Accounts Assistant - Hybrid

RESPONSIBLE TO                Finance Manager 

MAIN PURPOSE

The post is one of a five strong accounts team and part of the wider finance team of 11 people that handles over ÂŁ12 million in annual income,

You will provide support to the Finance Manager to help achieve the growth and expansion.

RESPONSIBLE FOR
  • Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: 
  • Coding and processing purchase invoices.
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances.
  • Processing credit card statements.
  • Checking employees’ expenses and posting to Sage Raising payments for expenses and invoices
  • Processing sales invoices.
  • Update and reconciliation of repayment, creditors and debtors accounts Performing bank reconciliations,
  • including multi-currency accounts and petty cash.
  •  Monitoring bank accounts daily 1 of 2
  • Update and reconciliation of intercompany accounts, including loan accounts Journal entries Assist with provisions for Accruals and Prepayments.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register Assist with preparation of VAT returns Assist with period end reports Assist with the preparation and updating of budgets Assist with preparation of reports and sample data for annual audit
  •  Answering queries relating to transactions processed  

Other reasonable tasks in keeping with the role as required by the Finance Manager

This role will also develop strong working relationships and liaise with colleagues across UK.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
  • AAT qualified, ACCA or CIMA part qualified advantageous
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and IF statements.
  • Familiarity with Sage accounting software is preferable.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills – able to prioritise and willing to “own” distinct areas of work.
  • Creative and practical. A self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Tenacity, persistence and flexibility. Willing to learn and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Preferably some accounting experience

BENEFITS

5% contribution pension match

Holiday 25 days plus 3 days off at Christmas no holiday to be taken plus birthdays off = 29 days plus BH – goes up to 30 after 5 years

2 days working from home, 3 days working in the office 

Hours: full time – Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm 30 mins for lunch

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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.