Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting for a full time Accounts Assistant working Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm. This is an office based position working for a friendly company based on the outskirts of Chelmsford. You must have 2-3 years of experience in a similar position and be confident enough to solely handle the daily accounts duties, alongside a Finance Manager. Previous use of Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel is essential to be successful, alongside accurate attention to detail skills.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Opening new accounts & credit checking
• Processing & allocating customer payments
• Preparation & reviewing monthly accounts including prepayments, accruals, journals & closing the month in Sage
• Credit control
• Processing monthly payroll and submission to HMRC & pension provider
• Bank postings & reconciliations as well as regular customer/supplier account reconciliation
• Monitoring cashflow & reporting to the Director
• Quarterly VAT returns and assisting with the year-end accounts if required
• Order processing, collecting payments, sending invoices and statements, issues returns and credit notes
• Answering customer queries by phone & email
• Liaising with supplier, monitoring cost prices, ordering stock, allocating delivery notes and producing customs documentation when required
• Ensure company paperwork & certifications are up to date, including staff training
• Approve and monitor staff sickness & holiday as well as processing staff monthly expenses

This is a varied accounting role that will require you to be adaptable and organised. Ideally you will be AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent, however if you posses the right skills and experience with the ability to work proactively and efficiently then click apply now to hear more!

This position will offer you free parking on site and a salary of £28,000.

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