Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support finance operations with reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Company: Join a well-established organisation in the energy services sector.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days leave, and access to a benefits platform.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development.
  • Why this job: Gain broad finance experience while working in a collaborative team.
  • Qualifications: Experience in finance or payroll, with strong attention to detail.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

This role offers the opportunity to build broad finance experience across reconciliations, financial reporting, VAT submissions, journals, and multi-entity accounting, while supporting a fast-paced finance function.

Alongside these responsibilities, you will also play a key role in payroll administration, ensuring accurate processing and acting as a point of contact for payroll-related queries.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the energy services sector.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative finance team, gaining exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities including reporting, reconciliations, journals, and payroll administration.

  • Description
  • Prepare and post financial journals across multiple entities, ensuring accurate month-end reporting.
  • Complete bank, credit card, and control account reconciliations to support financial accuracy.
  • Manage VAT, PAYE, and CIS submissions in line with statutory requirements.
  • Support purchase and sales ledger activities and wider finance operations.
  • Validate and process payroll data, including timesheets, overtime, holidays, and absences.
  • Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries while supporting finance projects and team initiatives.
  • Profile
  • Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or payroll administration role.
  • Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals, and general finance processes.
  • Experience with VAT returns and payroll-related activities.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Job Offer
  • Competitive salary up to £35k
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Opportunity to develop broad finance skills.
  • Access to a benefits platform.
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Accounts Assistant employer: Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With the flexibility of hybrid working and a competitive salary, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while enjoying a supportive environment in the vibrant location of West Malling. The company also provides enhanced pension benefits, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

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Michael Page International Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Assistant

Financial Reporting
Reconciliations
VAT Submissions
Payroll Administration
Journals
Multi-Entity Accounting
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