Accounts Assistant

Salary: £28,800 – £36,000 per year

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to work for an international chemicals supplier.

Due to the continuing expansion of their business, they have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join an Accounts team. The successful candidate will be supported by extensive training and enthusiastic colleagues. There is great scope for personal and professional development within this role. The role includes:

• Assisting the Accounts Controller and Finance Director with maintaining the accounting and financial records within a small administration office

• Handling payments and receipts

• Daily bank reconciliations, credit control, payroll, cash forecasts,

• Helping to prepare management accounts

• Ad hoc accounting related tasks as and when might be required.

• Flexibility to take on other tasks when necessary, and provide holiday and sickness cover

You will have:

• IT skills and proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and Word

• Experience of accounting software and/or payroll functions

• Knowledge of MS Navision and /or Sage payroll would be an advantage.

• Ideally a minimum of 4 years accounts experience in all aspects of accounting, possibly part qualified AAT or similar accounting qualification

• A methodical approach to keeping written and electronic records, and problem solving

• A high degree of confidentiality, and good interpersonal skills

You must be:

• Accurate, organised, methodical and thorough, with great attention to detail

• Pro-active, approaching all tasks and issues with urgency and enthusiasm

• Numerate and accurate, able to manage complicated situations effectively

• Self-motivated and autonomous

• A clear and concise communicator and a team player

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