Accounts Assistant

2 months ago

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Reed Full time
Accounts Assistant
  • Location: Chelmsford
  • Job Type: Full-time - hybrid position (3 days at home 2 in the office)

We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide essential support to our clients Management Accounts team. This role is integral to our finance operations, requiring a detail-oriented individual who can work effectively within established procedures and guidelines. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller and engaging with suppliers and external offices within the Woodland Group division.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Perform daily transactional processing to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and daily bank reconciliations.
  • Analyse accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Provide business assistance and support as needed.
  • Update cash flow statements and assist with month-end analysis.
  • Handle ad hoc tasks related to the purchase ledger.
Continuous Improvement:
  • Collaborate with the Finance team to enhance processes and business performance.
  • Adapt to changes in the role to help advance the department and business.
  • Strive to achieve personal objectives set during appraisals and/or on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Key Performance Indicators:
  • Fulfilment of agreed individual objectives.
  • Compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience with daily financial transaction processing.
  • Proficiency in balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
  • Strong analytical skills for account analysis and month-end procedures.
  • Ability to contribute to business assistance and cash flow management.
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement and personal development.
  • Familiarity with purchase ledger tasks is advantageous.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Exposure to a variety of financial processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Professional development aligned with personal and organisational objectives.
  • Hybrid working pattern for better work life balance

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV for a discussion

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