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Senior Accounts Assistant
Posted 1 week ago by 1764733222
£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Summary: The Accounts Assistant role in Hoddesdon is crucial for maintaining the company's finance function, requiring independent work and meticulous record-keeping. The position involves managing transactions in a fast-paced environment and supporting various financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting or bookkeeping, particularly in the automotive or repair industry. Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Processing invoices, payments, and receipts with full supporting documentation
- Managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Reconciling bank statements and assisting with cash flow monitoring
- Supporting bookkeeping tasks
- Assisting with financial reporting
- Liaising with suppliers, customers, and financial institutions
- Providing general administrative support to the wider accounts team
Key Skills:
- Experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role (automotive or repair industry experience beneficial)
- Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills
- Understanding of VAT regulations and financial compliance
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
Salary (Rate): £45000 yearly
City: Hoddesdon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Hoddesdon, office based position
The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the company's finance function. This position requires someone who can work independently, maintain meticulous financial records and manage transactions confidently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
* Processing invoices, payments, and receipts with full supporting documentation
* Managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Reconciling bank statements and assisting with cash flow monitoring
* Supporting bookkeeping tasks
* Assisting with financial reporting
* Liaising with suppliers, customers, and financial institutions
* Providing general administrative support to the wider accounts team
What we are looking for:
* Experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role (automotive or repair industry experience beneficial)
* Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills
* Understanding of VAT regulations and financial compliance
* Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
Estimated Salary: £40,000-£45,000, Dependant on Experience
Contract Type: Temporary with potential to become permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm (hours can be negotiable)
If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a reputable organisation, we'd love to hear from you!
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