We have a new role available in Harlow for an experienced Accounts Assistant.

Our client can offer you a fantastic working environment with modern and spacious offices and excellent facilities on site. They also have excellent public transport links and free onsite parking.

This is a great opportunity for you to be part of a friendly and welcoming team where you will have opportunities to grow and develop and learn new skills along the way. You will be fully trained and have the guidance of experienced Managers.

They are a company that offer excellent benefits such as paid professional study leave and ongoing development, an increasing holiday allowance after three years’ service, social events, quarterly incentives and an annual bonus scheme.

This is a full time position with working 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Role overview

The Accounts Assistant role is a key part of the finance function, which itself is a key part of the business. The role has a wide range of tasks including responsibility for daily posting and reconciliation of cash, which is vital to ensure the business and its records are accurate.

Cash management

•             Post daily cash to the nominal ledger from various sources

•             Reconcile all group bank accounts from the nominal ledger to bank statements

•             Investigate and resolve unusual items

Purchase ledger

•             Post general invoices

•             Reconcile supplier’s statements

•             Investigate and resolve supplier queries

•             Matching of credit card statements to receipts and posting

•             Ad-hoc analysis of expenses as required

Insurance accounts

•             Reconcile insurer’s statements to internal system

•             Work with operational teams to resolve any queries

Other duties

•             Maintain fixed asset register

•             Assist with control accounts

•             Assist with accruals and prepayments

•             Assist with production of management accounts

•             Other general tasks as required by the business

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply.