Accounts Assistant

Great opportunity working for well established, progressive company who reward hard work, innovation and success. You will work as part of a small team and report to the Financial Officer.

· Based in Chessington
· £20,000 - £26,000
· Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
· 25 days holiday

Job specification:
· Conduct daily reconciliation of five bank accounts across multiple currencies.
· Monitor and reconcile direct debit payments.
· Assist in the preparation of monthly accounts.
· Handle reconciliation of accruals and prepayment schedules.
· Aid in the reconciliation of monthly balance sheet control accounts and resolve any queries.
· Oversee and maintain fixed asset registers for equipment and tool hire.
· Assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns and monthly EC sales and Intrastat reports for Ireland and the Netherlands.
· Support year-end processing and the preparation of auditor information and analysis.
· Generate various standard weekly reports for the Managing Director and Sales team.
· Assist with the submission of various quarterly and annual reporting requirements to the Group company.
· Perform general accounting and administrative duties to support the Financial Officer and accounting team.
· Provide support for credit control and purchase ledger activities.

Person specification:
· Proven experience in a similar role, with at least two years of experience meeting deadlines.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Highly organised and proactive.
· Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables; PowerPoint experience is a plus.
· Ideally AAT qualified or currently pursuing an accounting qualification.

Additional Information:
· Based in Chessington
· Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
· 25 days holiday
· Onsite parking
· Pension
· Study package (time off + bonus for exam passes)