Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

• Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
• Location: Maldon
• Salary: £18,600 - £23,300 per annum (pro-rata from a full-time equivalent of £35,000)
• Hours: 20-25 hours over 5 days
• Hybrid: 2 days WFH and 3 days in the office

We are a recruitment agency representing a leading company specialising in the manufacture and supply of filtration equipment. We are currently seeking a skilled accounts assistant to support our client's business growth.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Set up new suppliers or clients on our systems.
• Input Purchase invoices and raise Sales Invoices and Credit Notes.
• Code and check invoices, entering and allocating banking transactions onto the relevant accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and create Supplier Payment Runs.
• Maintain electronic records and filing systems.
• Correspond with clients and suppliers as required.
• Monitor daily communications and address relevant queries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, VAT regulations, and accounting standards.
• Maintain foreign exchange rates within the software.
• Provide support with credit control, budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, VAT returns, and internal ISO audits.
• Offer support and advice to the team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in accounting.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competent IT and numeracy skills.
• Positive mindset with open and direct communication skills.
• Customer-oriented with a focus on encouraging and supporting wellbeing within the team.
• Keen to learn new things and continuously improve.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Flexitime and Hybrid Working Policies (2 days working from home after initial 6 months of training).
• Company mobile phone.
• Free office parking.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply and I will be in touch!