Accounts Assistant

Accounts assistant job in Norwich. £20-30k plus benefits package


I am delighted to be working with a national network of accountants, who offer accounting and tax services to independent business owners across the UK to assist them in recruiting an experienced and self-motivated Accounts Assistant for their Finance Team.

To be successful you will be AAT / ACA / ACCA or CIMA qualifications and have previous experience working within a finance department. Your role will see you primarily managing the collation and production of financial information and MI for their international operations and subsidiary UK businesses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising monthly and ad hoc sales invoices.
• Production of management accounts for a range of companies and departments, with commentary and variance analysis, and delivered in a timely fashion.
• Producing period end adjustments (such as depreciation, stock, prepayments etc) and dealing with any discrepancies/anomalies.
• Reconciling the balance sheet on a monthly basis.
• Supporting with the preparation of UK group VAT return.
• Supporting with overseas reporting requirements and compliance in Australia, Canada, USA and Ireland. Training can be provided.
• Ensuring the effective running of the sales and purchase ledgers.
• Supplier payment runs and ad hoc payments
• Maintain financial policies and controls, and support with the group's overall compliance strategy.
• Flexible approach in terms of covering other roles within the Finance Team during periods of absence.
• Supporting the Financial Controller with any other ad hoc duties as required.

In reward you will be offered;

• Salary £24,000 - £30,000 depending on skills, qualifications and experience
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days pa after 5 years service
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Participation in performance-related bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Free car parking
• Subsidised gym membership
• Company share scheme (after probation has been successfully completed)
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
• Company salary sacrifice schemes

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays 07502377206

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