Accounts Assistant

1 day ago


Chessington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Great opportunity working for well established, progressive company who reward hard work, innovation and success. You will work as part of a small team and report to the Financial Officer.

* £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE)

* Based in Chessington

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Study support package

* Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm

Job specification:

* Perform daily reconciliation and posting of bank transactions.

* Aid in the preparation of quarterly VAT returns, monthly EC sales, and Intrastat reporting.

* Contribute to the preparation of accurate monthly accounts, ensuring tight deadlines are met.

* Reconcile control accounts.

* Monitor and maintain fixed asset registers.

* Prepare weekly reports for the management team.

* Assist with year-end processing and preparation of auditor information.

* Participate in the improvement of processes and procedures.

* Provide support for credit control and purchase ledger tasks.

Person specification:

* Proven experience in a similar role (1 year plus)

* Meeting deadlines.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Highly organised and proactive.

* Ability to work in a collaborative team.

* Advanced Excel skills, possibly VLOOKUP.

* Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

* Ideally studying, or intending to study, for an accounting qualification.

Additional Information:

* Onsite parking

* Pension

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