Accounts Assistant

Our client is a growing SME business who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their small but busy finance team on a full time basis. This position would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper who is AAT qualified or someone who is qualified by experience, and someone with strong organisational and numeracy skills.

Term                   Permanent  

Location             Farnborough

Salary                  £30,000 - £35,000 p.a   

Reference no     15303

Accounts Assistant – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday and Christmas off
• Hybrid working
• Private pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Accounts Assistant - About the Role

As an Accounts Assistant you will be involved in the preparation of accounting and administrative functions for the organisation and support the Management Accountant with a wide range of accounting processes and procedures. Key responsibilities:

• Process payments, inter-company invoices, and input data into accounting software.
• Provide proactive support in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Treasury management, ensuring company cash transfer commitments are met on time.
• Maintain regular communication with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure financials are accurate and timely.
• End of month control of financial tasks
• Quarterly VAT group calculations and submission to HMRC, management of VAT structure and coding.
• Intercompany payments and reconciliation
• Ad-hoc query resolution and act as a backup for the senior bookkeeper role.

Accounts Assistant key skills and qualifications:

• AAT qualified (or QBE)
• Double entry experience  
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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