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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6BE, England

Salary

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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 offers an annual salary ranging from £28,000 to £32,000.
  • This full-time, permanent role is based in Tonbridge and requires candidates to have prior experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role.
  • Key responsibilities include processing transactions, preparing reports, and managing reconciliations.
  • Preferred qualifications include being part-qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or AAT.
  • The role also provides benefits such as 20 days of annual leave, a workplace pension scheme, and group life assurance.
Accounts Assistant 
  • Annual Salary: £28,000 - £32,000pa
  • Location: Tonbridge
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Working Arrangements:  Office Based

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a Finance Manager by performing accountancy duties, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports, and preparing accounts to trial balance. This role is office-based and offers a structured environment for professional growth.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Posting daily transactions from bank statements.
  • Conducting weekly bank reconciliations and supplier payments.
  • Managing sales and purchase ledger reconciliations.
  • Generating weekly Sales & Orders reports.
  • Posting purchase ledger invoices and producing monthly journals.
  • Producing accounts to trial balance.
  • Performing general office duties.
  • Providing cover and assistance for the Finance & HR Director, including production of Management Accounts, monthly payroll, VAT returns, and maintaining holiday & sickness records.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant role.
  • Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA/AAT preferred.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
  • Conscientious with the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Confident and experienced in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Benefits:
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Workplace Pension Scheme.
  • Group Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Company Permanent Health Insurance Scheme.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV.

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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.