Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC

Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC

Full-Time 33000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage daily accounting tasks and support month-end processes in a dynamic finance team.
  • Company: Join a busy finance team in a hybrid working environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and a 1-year fixed-term contract.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with an international team and develop your finance career.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable experience while contributing to a smooth-running finance department.
  • Qualifications: Experience in accounts, strong IT skills, and attention to detail required.

The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.

We're recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 1 year maternity cover, based in Chessington with hybrid working (3 days in the office).

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, keeping month-end running smoothly and pitching in across the wider business along the way.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Daily accounting tasks, including sales and purchase ledger
  • Liaising with the Finance Manager to keep month-end tasks on track
  • Collating supplier payments and processing them into HSBC for authorisation
  • Keeping bank payments and receipts up to date
  • Reconciling bank statements, including month-end
  • Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end close - posting journals and preparing reconciliations
  • Supporting other team members to help meet accuracy and reporting deadlines

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Good IT skills and confidence picking up new systems
  • A team player with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Solid all-round accounts knowledge
  • Advanced proficiency with Sage 50
  • Preferred: experience working in an international environment or with multiple currencies
  • Preferred: AAT or equivalent

What’s in it for you:

  • £33,000 - £35,000
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
  • 1 year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave

Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC employer: Specialist Recruit International

Join a dynamic finance team in Chessington as a Senior Accounts Assistant, where you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that values collaboration and accuracy. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary, this role offers not only the chance to contribute to month-end processes but also opportunities for professional growth within a thriving environment. Experience the benefits of working in a company that prioritises employee well-being and development while making a meaningful impact in the finance sector.

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Contact Details:

Specialist Recruit International Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC

Sales Ledger Management
Purchase Ledger Management
Month-End Close Procedures
Bank Reconciliation
Journal Posting
Supplier Payment Processing
Sage 50