Accounts Assistant Job in Guildford, Surrey

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Accounts Assistant Job in Guildford, Surrey

Job Description
A well-known family run company are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their fast-paced finance team at their head office in Guildford. Working within a team of 5, the successful candidate will be tasked with owning all aspects of the Purchase Ledge function as well as supporting the Management Accountant with month end cycle. You will be joining a company that has evolved over their history and has achieved significant growth within the last 12 months with the acquisition of 2 further business to join their portfolio. This company has worked hard to have a positive impact with the local community and collectively they have raised over £500,000 for local charities.

Accounts Assistant – About the Role

In this role, you will be working alongside a finance team dealing with the day-to-day purchase ledger, whilst also working alongside the Management Accountant with the month end journals and production of balance sheet reconciliations. You will be joining a vibrant and dynamic working culture and the successful candidate should show a strong work ethic and initiative to perform ad hoc roles within the finance when they arise.

The successful Accounts Assistant candidate should have previous exposure in

– Previous experience working within accounts payable

– Ability to assist in month end journals

– Raising and processing purchase orders

– Processing staff expenses and credit card statements

– Assist in the production of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

o Trade debtors / creditors

o Accruals & Prepayments

o Control accounts

Accounts Assistant Controller – Benefits

– 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holiday

– Pension

– Parking

– Company Bonus Scheme

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications, we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Guildford
County: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £28000 – £30000/annum
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