Accounts Assistant

7 days ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Reed Full time
Accounts Assistant at X Company
  • Location: Chelmsford - hybrid working
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are searching for an Accounts Assistant to be a valuable addition to our team, working independently and in collaboration to handle scheme bank accounts and prepare accounts for trust-based pension schemes. The ideal candidate will efficiently manage workloads to meet the requirements of both members and clients.

Responsibilities:
  • Inputting and authorizing electronic bank payments on a daily basis.
  • Issuing cheques and obtaining signatures as needed.
  • Depositing received cheques to the bank.
  • Recording bank transactions in the accounts system.
  • Creating monthly bank reconciliations and historical cashflows upon request.
  • Processing BACS files and retrieving BACS reports.
  • Coordinating audits and organizing files for the annual accounts preparation of pension schemes for straightforward schemes.
  • Forwarding year-end requests to investment managers and AVC providers.
  • Managing membership reconciliation from the administrator and updating the Trustees' report.
  • Preparing initial report & accounts and cooperating with auditors for approval.
  • Communicating with Trustees for review and signature of accounts.
  • Performing general administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying, phone work, and data entry.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Diverse, general accounting experience, including proficiency in accounting software.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette with strong communication and verbal abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle tight deadlines and a high workload.
  • Must excel in teamwork.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
  • GCSE grade C and above and/or Higher Education.
  • Progressing towards professional accountancy exams is advantageous.
Personal Attributes:
  • Warm and composed personality.
  • Aptitude for managing stress and presenting a professional image.
  • Customer-centric mindset.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunities for career growth.
  • Supportive team atmosphere.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant role, please send your CV.


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