Accounts Assistant

Description

Our client is a growing SME business who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their small but busy finance team on a full time basis. This position would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper who is AAT qualified or someone who is qualified by experience, and someone with strong organisational and numeracy skills.

Term Permanent

Location Farnborough

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 p.a

Reference no 15303

Accounts Assistant – Benefits

25 days holiday plus your birthday and Christmas off

Hybrid working

Private pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Accounts Assistant - About the Role

As an Accounts Assistant you will be involved in the preparation of accounting and administrative functions for the organisation and support the Management Accountant with a wide range of accounting processes and procedures. Key responsibilities:

Process payments, inter-company invoices, and input data into accounting software.

Provide proactive support in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Treasury management, ensuring company cash transfer commitments are met on time.

Maintain regular communication with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure financials are accurate and timely.

End of month control of financial tasks

Quarterly VAT group calculations and submission to HMRC, management of VAT structure and coding.

Intercompany payments and reconciliation

Ad‐hoc query resolution and act as a backup for the senior bookkeeper role.

Accounts Assistant key skills and qualifications:

AAT qualified (or QBE)

Double entry experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent organisational skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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