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Accounts Assistant

Posted 26 April by Quest Employment
Salary icon £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Location icon Kettering , Northamptonshire

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Are you a detail-oriented finance professional seeking an opportunity to showcase your skills in a dynamic environment and progress your career? Look no further! We're currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client's team.

Hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible start and finish times)

Benefits:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Progression opportunities (no glass ceiling)
  • Performance-based quarterly bonuses

Duties:

  • Handle VAT, Payroll, Purchase ledgers, Sales ledgers, Bank transactions, Month-end reconciliation, and adjustment activities for assigned clients.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with team members to support month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Maintain comprehensive and organized records of financial transactions and documentation.
  • Review the work of junior members of staff, including mentoring.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5+ GCSEs including Maths and English.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel.
  • AAT Level 4 or ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc., qualified or part-qualified.
  • At least 3 years of experience in accountancy and finance roles.
  • Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

  • 1
    Accountancy
  • 1
    Accounting Software
  • 1
    Accounts Assistant
  • 1
    Analytical
  • 1
    Finance
  • 1
    Mentoring
  • 1
    Reconciliation
  • 1
    VAT
  • 1
    Client Liaison

Application question

Have you got more than 3 years' experience in accountancy?

Reference: 52539025

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