IMMEDIATE START - Finance Assistant

What will I be responsible for?

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, flexible, and capable Accounts Assistant with good attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of a busy accounts department including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cash Book, and Nominal Ledger.

General duties include:

· Flexibility to support across all ledgers to ensure Departmental deadlines are met

· Accurate cashbook transaction processing

· Management of monthly company credit card reconciliation process

· Supporting the Management Accountant with ad-hoc tasks where necessary

· Opportunity to be involved in Internal Audit process of our Internal Management System

Could this be the ideal role for me?

If you have previous experience in a busy Accounts office, this could be the ideal role for you. The successful Accounts Assistant will also need the following skills and competencies:

· Strong IT skills in MS excel, MS office and experience of using bespoke IT systems.

· Proactive, self-motivated and work on own initiative.

· Outstanding organisational skills.

· Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

Rewards & Benefits

In return for your hard work as the Accounts Assistant, you will be offered a competitive salary between £22,000 and £25,000 per annum and a range of benefits including:

· Stakeholder Pension.

· Holiday entitlement 20 days + Bank Holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years service).

· Free parking on site.

· Training and Development - Support with continuous development.

· Employee Assistance Programme

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Basildon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JWS_FA1