At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day accounts, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance.
- Company: Join a reputable firm in Ashford, Kent with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fixed term contract with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Perfect for detail-oriented individuals looking to make an impact in finance.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting, proficiency in software like Xero, and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are exclusively supporting our client in their search for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join them on a fixed term contract for one year. The successful candidate will take ownership of day to day operations, month end processes and financial record keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This is a hands on role for a detail oriented professional who can work independently and part of a small team.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations
- Complete month end and year end processes
- Manage VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
- Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting
- Review sales and purchase ledger activity
- Maintain fixed asset registers
- Assist with budgeting and financial analysis
- Support external auditors and year end accounts preparation
- Report to external stakeholders
- Payroll
Required skills and experience:
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping best practice
- Proficiency with accounting software (experience with systems such as Xero)
- Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, reconciliations, formulas)
- Experience with payroll processing and statutory submissions
- Strong attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
- Professional bookkeeping qualification (AAT or equivalent) desirable but not essential
Senior Accounts Assistant in Ashford employer: HR GO Recruitment
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