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Accounts Assistant

Chatham Permanent £30,000 - £34,000 per year View Job Description
An Accounts Assistant is required to join our client's accounting team, primarily responsible for assisting the department with the processing of financial transactions and maintaining accurate records.
  • This is an opportunity to work for a thriving business
  • Permanent / office based in probation (Medway Area)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation in the retail industry. As an influential player in the market. The company is medium-sized, known for its commitment to quality and excellence.

Job Description

  • Purchase ledger maintenance in the ERP System.
  • Purchase coding, entry and filing across all GBP, USD and EUR Invoices and payments set up with daily bank reconciliations.
  • Setting up suppliers on the system, completing supplier reconciliation and managing any discrepancies.
  • Allocating payments against supplier invoices and liaising with suppliers regarding payment.
  • Month end journals including accruals, prepayment and depreciation.
  • Checking and coding expense claims and entering credit card receipts.
  • Entering all direct debit coding and entry.
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT & Plastic Packaging Tax returns.
  • HMRC Duty payment reconciliation.
  • Providing cover for Sales Ledger tasks, credit control and updating the ERP with customer price file maintenance as and when needed.


The Successful Applicant

  • A successful Accounts Assistant should have:
  • Academic background in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • Studying for, part or fully AAT qualified.
  • Experience using ERP systems, Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel.
  • Experience with accounting software, as well as digital payroll systems.
  • Understanding of finance regulations and legislation.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days with the option to buy or sell leave.



This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in finance within the FMCG industry. If you feel you are the right fit for this Accounts Assistant role, please apply today!

Contact
Ewan Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6680281
Phone number
+44 162 260 4531

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Chatham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ewan Quinn
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4531
Job reference
JN-022025-6680281