Accounts Assistant

4 days ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Adecco UK LTD Full time

A competitive salary of £38,000 is offered for the position of Accounts Assistant at Adecco UK LTD.

As a key member of the team, you will assist the Office Directors in various accounting and administrative tasks. This exciting opportunity requires a proactive and skilled candidate with experience in the full accounts process, strong double entry skills, and proficiency in Excel and Sage accounting software.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Sales ledger management, including invoicing and credit control
  • Purchase ledger management, processing supplier invoices and reconciling statements
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end processes, such as pre-payments, accruals, and depreciation
  • General ledger reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Supporting the Directors with various adhoc duties, including stock and sales analysis
  • Performing general office administration tasks as required
  • Maintaining clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Utilising advanced skills in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and power query
  • Demonstrating proficiency in IT applications and systems, particularly Sage accounting software
  • Ensuring a high level of attention to detail in all financial and administrative tasks

To be considered for this role, you should possess:

  • A minimum of AAT Level 3 qualification
  • Proficiency in double entry accounting
  • Commercial understanding of business operations
  • Exceptional Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and power query
  • IT literate with experience using Sage accounting software
  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills with meticulous attention to detail

This permanent, full-time position offers:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • 20 days holiday (increasing annually to a maximum of 25) plus 8 bank holidays
  • Casual dress code
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Located in a rural area, access to own transport is ideal.


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