Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

28,000 - 33,000, Burgess Hill, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, company pension.

The Role

Our client, an established and growing business in the renewable energy sector, is going through a rapid expansion and is hiring an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their team. Working alongside the Credit Controller and reporting to the Managing Director, the Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper will be responsible for a variety of day-to-day finance tasks from accounts receivable and payable, to reconciliations and VAT and Tax calculations. This is a vital role for the business, but has fantastic scope for the right person to grow the role and their position in the business. Some duties include:

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform regular bank statement and credit card transaction reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Handle company VAT and tax calculations and submissions, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Collaborate with department heads to prepare, monitor, and report on departmental budgets, helping to manage spending effectively.
• Manage orders against current and planned stock levels, ensuring accuracy in stock valuations.
• Run debtor reports to assist with cash flow management and support credit control efforts.
• Provide general accounts administration, supporting the wider team as required.

Requirements

To be successful in the role of Accounts Assistant, you will have some solid experience working in a professional finance, accounts or bookkeeping role. You will be analytical and confident working with budgets, performing variance analysis and providing budgetary insights. Proficiency with account software packages is important (my client uses Sage & Kashflow) as well as a good understanding of VAT and CIS regulations. This role would suit someone who has worked as a Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or Accounts Administrator.

Company Information

Our client is a well-established, rapidly expanding SME in the renewable energy sector. They have grown significantly in the past 12 months, moved to new larger offices and have no plans on slowing down in 2024. Due to the fabulous growth, they are experiencing, there is a real opportunity for an individual to really grow their role and position in the business. They have a great dynamic team and are looking to have some positive and proactive join them on their journey.

Package

28,000 - 33,000

Monday to Friday

9am - 5pm

23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension

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