Accounts Assistant

WE Talent have an exciting opportunity for a valued client in Chelmsford who are looking to recruit a full-time Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team. This role may suit someone who is studying towards professional accountancy examinations.

Acting individually and as part of a team you will be supporting the wider Accounts function as well as having your own nominated duties.

Responsibilities

• Daily input and/or authorisation of electronic bank payments
• Write cheques, arrange signatures and pay in to the bank
• Daily input of bank transactions onto the accounts system
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparation of historic cashflows as requested
• Managing BACS files and reports
• Filing, scanning and photocopying
• Data input
• Arranging and assisting with audits
• Set up files for accounts
• Prepare draft reports and accounts

Requirements

• Varied, accounts experience, ideally in a commercial professional service setting
• Good telephone manner and clear communication and verbal skills
• Confident in Word and Excel
• Ability to plan and organise work
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope with high volumes of work
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Essential to work as part of a team

The client offers

• Hybrid working
• Training and career development - progression available
• 25 days holiday
• Company events

This role would suit an individual who enjoys concentration and focused work, ideal for tasks requiring deep thought and attention to detail which contribute to a culture of productivity and efficiency.

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