Assistant Accountant

Do you possess a good level of experience within transactional finance and are seeking to make a significant contribution to a company's success?

Rutherford Briant have recently partnered with a fast-growing, acquisitional business based in Southend who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for their dynamic finance team. Our client is ideally looking to bring on-board an AAT studying/qualified professional with month-end exposure to work alongside their Financial Controller.

They are offering a competitive salary of £40,000, study support, a clear route for progression, as well as a wide range of competitive benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Daily bookkeeping activities including accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations.
• Involved in high-volume invoice processing and raising.
• Quarterly VAT returns.
• Assisting with management accounts & month-end preparation.
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable departments.
• Analysing financial statements.
• Preparing the weekly payment runs & employee expenses.

Requirements:

• AAT qualified / actively studying.
• 3+ years of experience as an Accounts Assistant (ideal).
• Previous bookkeeping and month-end exposure.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong willingness to learn.

Benefits:

• £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
• Full study support
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Statutory pension scheme
• Life assurance x2
• Free on-site parking
• A clear route for progression & more!