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Accounts Assistant (Temporary)

Astute Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6JP, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Astute Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Swadlincote.
  • The role involves managing payroll, maintaining pension databases, preparing PAYE and NI, and handling various transactional finance duties.
  • Candidates must have end-to-end payroll experience, attention to detail, and knowledge of ledgers and VAT returns.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience, with a 37-hour work week and additional benefits such as 29 days of annual leave.
  • An early finish on Fridays and free car parking are also included in the benefits package.

Astute Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a fantastic customer focused and forward-thinking business who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their exciting and vibrant team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Based in Swadlincote, you will be responsible for running payroll and various transactional finance duties.

Duties:

  • Maintenance of monthly payroll systems
  • Maintenance of the pension database for the company scheme and setting up monthly direct debit ensuring investment of funds
  • Preparing monthly PAYE and NI
  • Processing of company payments, keeping in line with available funds
  • Reconciling the daily cash book
  • Preparing payments for the general and purchase ledgers
  • Allocating and posting cash for the sales ledger
  • Carry out credit checks/ insurance checks for new customers while issuing credit limits
  • Take care of all queries relating to the sales ledger
  • Preparation and consolidation of payroll through payroll bureau, ensuring accurate payments

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Experience doing end to end Payroll, this is an essential requirement
  • Attention to detail and input accuracy
  • Knowledge and understanding of both ledgers
  • Experience in submitting company VAT returns
  • Excellent prioritisation skills

Salary and Benefits:

  • 37-hour week 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, (45 mins break Monday to Wednesday, 30 mins on Thursday)
  • Friday early finish (8:30am to 2:00pm)
  • 29 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
  • Free car parking

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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.