Senior Accounts Assistant - Waltham Abbey
Office Based | 9:00am - 5:30pm | Monday-Friday
Newly Created Role | Growing Finance Team | Excellent Progression
This is an exciting opportunity to join an extremely successful, award-winning business with ambitious growth plans. As the company continues to expand, the finance team is growing too and this newly created position will become the 5th member of a collaborative integral department.
We are seeking a highly organised, detail‑driven Senior Accounts Assistant who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys taking ownership of varied finance responsibilities.
The Role: What You'll Be Doing
Posting sales invoices, credit notes, and purchase invoices
Processing and managing overhead invoices
Setting up new customers and suppliers
Running D&B checks
Raising monthly ad‑hoc sales invoices
Completing monthly bank reconciliations
Processing authorised repayments
Monitoring and managing the accounts inbox
Supporting month‑end processes, including first‑draft reporting
Assisting Accounts Assistants as needed
Supporting audits through sampling and documentation
What You'll Bring (Essential experience in the following as a minimum please)
Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or Senior Accounts Assistant
Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
Experience with bank reconciliations and month‑end routines
Confident using Sage 200, or ability to pick it up quickly
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
A finance qualification (e.g., AAT) would be an advantage, but relevant hands‑on experience to mirror this advert is essential
Personal Attributes
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
A confident communicator able to resolve internal and external queries professionally
A positive team player who contributes to a supportive, collaborative finance function and wider business
What's On Offer
Up to 10% of your salary payable as an annual bonus
20 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year after 2 years (up to 25 days)
Pension Scheme
Free onsite parking
Breakfast and lunch provisions provided daily
Beverages and fruit during break times
Death in Service Scheme enrolment
All‑inclusive company outings and Christmas events
£500 referral bonus for successful staff recommendations
A modern, vibrant, positive and comfortable office environment with a fantastic, genuine work culture and brilliant people
Tate look forward to consulting with shortlisted candidates for this immediately available opportunity.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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