Account Assistant

1 week ago

Hutton CM, United Kingdom Broughton Plant Hire Full time £30,000 - £35,000 per year

Broughton Plant Hire & Sales are looking to recruit a full-time permanent accounts assistant working as part of a team in a very busy and fast-paced plant & tool hire depot based in Brentwood.

This role will provide administrative and basic accounting support to the finance team, ensuring the smooth and accurate handling of the company's day-to-day financial activities

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 5.00 pm office based only

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Process the full-cycle payroll process for all weekly employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
  • Administer and process employee benefits and annual P11D returns, ensuring accurate reporting of expenses and benefits in kind.
  • Manage company pension contributions, ensuring compliance with pension regulations and liaising with the pension provider as needed.
  • Process and verify employee expenses and company credit card expenses, handling reimbursements and ensuring adherence to expense policies.
  • Prepare and carry out weekly/monthly payment runs
  • Produce any relevant credit notes
  • Assist with month-end reporting and journal entries
  • Reconcile various accounts to ensure financial accuracy
  • Support the smooth running with credit control, Purchase ledger and cash allocation.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requirements

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Proven experience in a similar account assistant or finance role
  • Showcase excellent organisational abilities alongside strong communication skills that enable you to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments, benefits, and pension requirements.
  • Experience using payroll software and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
  • Possess the ability to use your own initiative when faced with new challenges or changing priorities within the finance team.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to learn from others while adapting quickly to different tasks as required by management.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring correct payroll calculations and compliance.

Why us

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and able to reach their full potential.

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Looking after your future with a Company Pension
  • Recognition and Rewards Incentives
  • Genuine career and professional development opportunities
  • Wellbeing and healthcare support
  • Perkbox (Employee rewards with discounts up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, vouchers, gym membership, plus much more)

If you feel you have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you to discuss joining a successful team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Accounting: 2 years (required)
  • Payroll: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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