A client of ours in the Chelmsford area are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm and paying £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience.

Reporting to the Director, your key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring cashflow
• Bank postings & reconciliations.
• Preparation, recording & reviewing of monthly accounts including currency revaluations, prepayments, accruals, journals & closing the month in Sage.
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Credit control
• Processing monthly payroll and submission to HMRC & pension provider.
• Assisting with the year-end accounts if required.
• Opening new accounts & credit checking.
• Sending customer invoices & statements.
• Order processing & collecting payments from pro-forma accounts.
• Organising customer returns & issuing credit notes.
• Processing & allocating customer payments.
• Answering customer queries by phone & email.
• Producing any customs documentation needed.
• Allocating delivery notes & posting purchase invoices.
• Stock ordering, making transport arrangements & monitoring delivery dates.
• Monitoring cost prices for all goods and services.
• Liaising with suppliers and dealing with any queries by phone & email.
• Processing Supplier payments.
• Ad-hoc ordering of supplies for Warehouse & Office.
• Ensure company paperwork & certifications are up to date, including staff training.
• Approve and monitor staff sickness & holiday as well as processing staff monthly expenses.
• Any other ad-hoc duties or general office tasks.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Accounts Assistant position:

• AAT Level 3 accountancy qualified.
• Previous working experience of Sage 50
• 3+ years of experience working within Accountancy, Bookkeeping or similar role
• Excellent communication skills

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Accounts Assistant position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #accountsjobs