Assistant Accountant

2 days ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

About Page Personnel Finance

We are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join our team at a leading industrial manufacturing company based in Chelmsford. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior accountant to develop their skills and experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of financial operations, including:

  • Posting cash across multiple entities in various currencies and completing associated bank reconciliations.
  • Preparing and coordinating payments via online banking systems, including fortnightly payment runs.
  • Management of mailboxes and ad-hoc query resolution.
  • Period-end activities, such as bank reconciliations, review, and clearance of control accounts.
  • Administration of bank guarantees.
  • Online banking systems administration and bank guarantees.
  • Audit queries.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have:

  • Some experience in a junior accounting position.
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles.
  • A desire to study their AAT or Professional Accounting qualifications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, ranging from £24,500 to £26,000 per year, as well as generous holiday leave and a supportive and collaborative work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior accountant to develop their skills and experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.


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