Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Southend (Car driver preferred due to the clients location)
Salary: up to 29,500 DOE
Working on behalf of one of our clients; we are looking to recruit an AAT qualified (Level 3 +) Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. You will have had 12 months previous experience within an accounting position; and this role offers career development and further study support to further your AAT studies. Working as part of a team; this is a busy and dynamic role working for a global operation.
This is a hybrid role following probation; 3 days office. 2 days working from home.
Please note; during month end; as with many accounts positions; there will be the requirement to work over-time to suit the needs of the business. Normal working hours are 8am - 4:30pm - but expect this to be up to 6pm on occasion. Full flexibility is required. Any over-time is paid in addition to your salary.
Main duties
* Completion of scheduled processes in line with specified deadlines, including monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts closure processes
* Completion of daily and weekly administrative reporting and processing-based tasks
* Regular maintenance of standard operating procedures
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Accounting qualification (full or part) ideally with a minimum requirement of AAT level 2 or equivalent
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
* Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a financial administration role preferred.
* Experience in the use of SAP or Sage accounting software desirable
* Experience in the use of Power BI advantageous but not essential
Superb Benefits
* Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)
* Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.
* BUPA health care (after passing probationary)
* Dental Insurance
* Company sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passing
* Hybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.
* Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.
* Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)
* Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)
* 3 additional days holiday around your wedding.
* 3 months full pay maternity leave
* 2 weeks full pay parental leave
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