Accounts Assistant - 12 month FTC

Office Angels • Temporary • Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom • £26k - £28k / year • 10h ago

Accounts Assistant - 12 month FTC
Chelmsford, Essex
£24,000 - £28,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

*Must drive and have access to a vehicle due to the location of the business

Our client is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will have experience using Sage 50, strong Excel skills, and a good understanding of double entry bookkeeping. Knowledge of C.I.S and VAT is advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail oriented individual to join a supportive and growing organisation.

Benefits:

Free onsite parking
Comprehensive induction and training programme
Company pension scheme and life assurance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Health and wellbeing programme

Key Responsibilities:

Manage daily bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly recurring journals
Process purchase invoices, subcontractor invoices, supplier payments, and monthly credit card receipts using Sage
Verify new subcontractors with HMRC and complete monthly C.I.S returns, including issuing C.I.S statements
Carry out weekly credit control activities, monthly customer statements, and credit checks for new clients
Set up new clients and suppliers on Sage and maintain accurate financial records
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, monthly payroll, and annual financial statements
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
Resolve invoice queries and support the smooth running of the finance function

Skills & Experience Required:

Previous experience within a finance role is essential
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Experience using Sage 50 Accounts is preferred
AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable
Excellent communication skills
Highly organised with a self motivated approach
Previous experience within the construction industry or working with C.I.S is advantageous

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