Accounts Assistant - Must drive due to company location

We are recruiting for a part-time Accounts Assistant working Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm. This is an office based position working for a friendly company based in Great Leighs. You must have 2-3 years of experience in a similar position and be confident enough to solely handle the daily accounts duties. Previous use of Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel is essential to be successful, alongside accurate attention to detail skills.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Opening new accounts & credit checking

Processing & allocating customer payments

Preparation & reviewing monthly accounts including prepayments, accruals, journals & closing the month in Sage

Credit control

Processing monthly payroll and submission to HMRC & pension provider

Bank postings & reconciliations as well as regular customer/supplier account reconciliation

Monitoring cashflow & reporting to the Director

Quarterly VAT returns and assisting with the year-end accounts if required

Order processing, collecting payments, sending invoices and statements, issues returns and credit notes

Answering customer queries by phone & email

Liaising with supplier, monitoring cost prices, ordering stock, allocating delivery notes and producing customs documentation when required

Ensure company paperwork & certifications are up to date, including staff training

Approve and monitor staff sickness & holiday as well as processing staff monthly expenses
This is a varied accounting role that will require you to be adaptable and organised. Ideally you will be AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent, however not essential if you have the required experience.

This position will offer you free parking on site and a salary of up-to £28,000 (pro-rata).
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