Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant | £26,000-28,000 | Birchwood

We are working with a SME based in Birchwood, that is growing and has high growth expectations over the next two years. The business is looking for a strong Accounts Assistant to join their finance team due to an internal promotion.

If you are looking to develop your career within a dynamic organisation, and work closely with the Financial Controller who will be looking to support and progress you, then click apply!

Day to day, your role as Accounts Assistant will be:

• Processing purchase ledger invoices, statement reconciliation, processing payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Inputting data into Sage and other systems, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded
• Processing employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policy
• Credit control, chasing and managing outstanding payments and debt collection
• VAT returns and other tax documentation
• Providing other including audits, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting tasks

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant who has:

• Experience in a similar accounts or finance role
• Excellent numeracy skills, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good knowledge of accounting systems – Sage is highly desirable
• Experience covering accounts payable and receivable ideally
• Good commercial awareness
• Excellent work ethic and attitude
• Studying towards AAT would be advantageous

You will get:

• £26,000-28,000 salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday (this includes a Christmas shutdown)
• Company bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Pension