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Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd
Accounts Assistant
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Salary
- 27000.00 - 29500.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd
- Closes
- 09 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Southend (Car driver preferred due to the client's location)
Salary: up to 29,500 DOE
Working on behalf of one of our clients; we are looking to recruit an AAT qualified (Level 3 +) Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. You will have had 12 months previous experience within an accounting position; and this role offers career development and further study support to further your AAT studies. Working as part of a team; this is a busy and dynamic role working for a global operation.
This is a hybrid role following probation; 3 days office. 2 days working from home.
Please note; during month end; as with many accounts positions; there will be the requirement to work over-time to suit the needs of the business. Normal working hours are 8am - 4:30pm - but expect this to be up to 6pm on occassion. Full flexibility is required. Any over-time is paid in addition to your salary.
Main duties
Completion of scheduled processes in line with specified deadlines, including monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts closure processesCompletion of daily and weekly administrative reporting and processing-based tasksRegular maintenance of standard operating proceduresSKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Accounting qualification (full or part) ideally with a minimum requirement of AAT level 2 or equivalent Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.) Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a financial administration role preferred. Experience in the use of SAP or Sage accounting software desirable Experience in the use of Power BI advantageous but not essential Superb Benefits
Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.BUPA health care (after passing probationary)Dental InsuranceCompany sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passingHybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)3 additional days holiday around your wedding.3 months full pay maternity leave2 weeks full pay parental leave
At Pursuit Group, we have over 25 years experience placing candidates successfully in employment with our valued clients. By providing you with our recruitment services, we will act as an employment agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. If you would like to find out more about this role or our services; please feel free to call (phone number removed).
Ad ID: 5417409785
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