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Chelmsford, Essex
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Accounts Assistant – Chelmsford
Your new company
This is a vacant position to provide support to a growing department.
Reporting into and assisting the Residential Accounts Manager, you will be part of a team of 7. This role offers excellent opportunities and career progression in the coming years; this represents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual with the right skills and experience.
The Group has a turnover of circa £15m across 6 trading companies and is continuing to grow and develop further, employing over 210 staff.
– You will have some experience working within a financial department.- You will be hands on and happy to get into the detail. – You will be open, engaging, resilient, determined, with a “can do” attitude. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good attention to detail showing logical decision making and prompt delivery to deadlines.- You will display the ability to positively communicate with colleagues, customers and suppliers and be a strong team player to form and maintain good working relationships.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities Objectives and Accountabilities:
Contribute to and actively take part in the day to day posting of the Groups accounting systemsMaintain appropriate, accurate reporting systems and controls, enabling end users up to Board level to analyse options and make informed decisionsLiaise with other Group staff so as to ensure efficient and effective working within teams across the whole businessParticipate in special projects as needed within the department
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:Prepare weekly and monthly sales reportsReconcile supplier statementsProcessing supplier invoicesProcessing BACS and Chaps paymentsData entry of daily transactionsOversee accounts receivable including chasing unpaid fees and updating debtor balancesDealing with financial paperwork and filingBank reconciliationsCapturing and logging daily invoices to send out for authorisationCustomer remittance postingAssist with the month end process and reconciliation’sAssist with reporting financial data to managementWhat you’ll need to succeed
Have a positive work ethic with a can-do attitude, who provides solutions and support Personal integrity; hardworking, personable, professional, and commercially minded Proficient in Microsoft Office and especially Excel (e.g. Pivot tables/formulas)Knowledge of Purchase, Sales ledger and General LedgerAttention to detail, high expectations/standards Be comfortable with and capable of working to deadlines.2+ years corporate accounting experiencePreferred Skills and Qualifications (but not a prerequisite)Working knowledge of accounting software platforms, including Access Accounting, XeroAble to take ownership and assume responsibilityArticulate and a confident communicator with a range of colleagues, clients, and other professionalsWorking knowledge of Reapit CRM software
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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