Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

We are pleased to advertise a position of accounts assistant to join our cosy and vibrant office team at a nationwide franchise business of a globally recognized brand. Currently the office is located in Hemel Hempstead town centre with good links to public transport; office will be relocated to Luton by the end on 2014 to accommodate requirements of the growing company.

This role will take up a part of Company bookkeeping and support company accountant to ensure accurate and efficient processes.

Main responsibilities will include:

Verifying and correcting daily and weekly paperwork completed at the store level, communicating with stores to collate receipts and invoices on petty cash and any outstanding issues.

Bank statement, cash and card reconciliations, rectifying the variances.

Entering transactions, invoices, monthly journals, bank transactions using Sage 50 Accounts

Monthly reconciliations

Preparing operational P&Ls

Preparing VAT returns

Liaising with company accountants to provide necessary reports such as nominal activity, and stock count, pre payments and accruals

Filing and record keeping and ad-hoc related duties

Personal requirements:

Highly accurate and organized to ensure high precision and meeting deadlines

Suitable experience or working towards gaining ACCA qualifications

Conversant with Sage 50 Accounts, and Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

Strong communications and interpersonal skills to be able to build rapport with team members and managers

What we offer:

Experience in a multi-site environment and opportunity for personal development and progression to accountants position

28 days annual leave

50 % staff discount at our stores

Flexible working and schedule arrangements