We are currently working with a market leading, rapidly growing organisation who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their offices in Harlow, Essex.

If you possess strong organisational skills, are motivated and hardworking, have strong accounts assistant experience, and want to work for an exciting and growing company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role you will work Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm. You will also be entitled to the following benefits:

• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Shutdown over Christmas (days to be held back from holiday entitlement)
• Pension scheme
• In-house training courses on offer
• Entitled to annual company performance bonus

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Sales Ledger function, including invoicing third party work.
• Supporting the Purchase Ledger function, including processing invoices and purchase orders.
• Assist with the Payroll function including the processing of timesheets, monitoring of vehicle tracking and processing monthly pay.
• Act as point of contact for any incoming enquiries via telephone.
• Monitor inbox and ensure any queries are responded to within agreed timeframe.
• Filing and checking supplier statements.
• Communicating with suppliers, external parties and colleagues.
• Bank reconciliations as required.
• Weekly Accounts – ownership of the weekly accounts process including completing and distributing them and ensuring system is updated with relevant information.
• Producing monthly reports including diary adjustments.
• Process Improvement – review processes, identify and implement improvements.
• General administrative duties on behalf of the Accounts team.
• Cover for all members of the Finance team, where appropriate.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience within Accounts
• Confident and approachable
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to be both a team player and able to work unaided using own initiative
• Adaptable, proactive and flexible approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment