Accounts Assistant
Loughborough
Astute Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a well-established manufacturing company to find an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team based in Long Whatton. This role is ideal for someone who considers themselves to be detail-orientated, proactive and a team player. In this newly formed position, your responsibility will be to support the finance team with a range of accounting tasks.
Main Duties:
Preparation of daily cash book and monthly bank reconciliations
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Assisting with monthly balancing of eBay, PayPal and other accounts
Monthly balance sheet reconciliation
Other Duties:
Assisting the Credit Control team
Supporting Purchase Ledger
Monthly reconciliation of cash sale clearing control accounts
Balancing petty cash
Preparing and processing monthly journals
Assisting with the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and Year End processes
Assisting in preparation of monthly fixed asset postings
Weekly payroll support
Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
Training and supporting other team members
Candidate Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to effectively multi task
AAT Level 3 qualified (desirable but not essential)
Benefits and Salary:
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
Potential for study support
Working hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Other company benefits