Assistant Accountant

Reed

Posted 18 days ago, valid for 7 days

Wrexham, Wrexham LL144EJ, Wales

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Assistant Accountant position offers an annual salary between £26,000 and £28,000.
Located in Wrexham, this full-time, permanent role is suited for candidates with a solid background in accounts and bookkeeping.
Applicants should have proven experience in a similar role and be AAT qualified or hold an equivalent accountancy certification.
Key responsibilities include managing purchase and sales ledgers, reconciling statements, and assisting with payroll and transactional processing.
Benefits include 21 days of holiday, private medical insurance after two years, and opportunities for career progression.

Assistant Accountant

Annual Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Location: Wrexham
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently representing a respected client who is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team at their head office located in Wrexham. This position is ideal for individuals who have a solid background in accounts, bookkeeping, and managing both purchase and sales ledgers. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or possess an equivalent accountancy qualification.

Day-to-day of the role:

Answering purchase and sales ledger queries.
Reconciling supplier statements and payments.
Managing bank balance reconciliations.
Assisting with transactional processing duties including posting and raising invoices, and credit control.
Handling weekly external payroll payments and journals.
Preparing monthly and annual ledger reconciliations.
Managing intercompany journals and recharges.
Allocating expenses and managing credit card reconciliations.
Adapting to additional responsibilities as requested by the line manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in a similar role.
AAT qualification or equivalent accountancy certification.
Desirable: Experience with Sage 50.
Preferable: Experience within the construction industry and in an SME environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to change and problem solve.
Maintaining a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.

Benefits:

21 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
Private Medical Insurance after 2 years.
Pension auto-enrolment.
On-site parking.
Opportunities for progression within the company.
Employee Referral Scheme.
Yearly bonus.

Additional Information:

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This position requires commuting or relocating to Wrexham.

To apply for this Assistant Accountant position on behalf of our client, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

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