Assistant Accountant

Rutherford Briant

  • Southend-on-Sea, Essex
  • £35,000-40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Do you possess a good level of experience within transactional finance and are seeking to make a significant contribution to a company's success?Rutherford Briant have recently partnered with a fast-growing, acquisitional business based in Southend who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for their dynamic finance team. Our client is ideally looking to bring on-board an AAT studying/qualified professional with month-end exposure to work alongside their Financial Controller.They are offering a competitive salary of £40,000, study support, a clear route for progression, as well as a wide range of competitive benefits.Responsibilities:
  • Daily bookkeeping activities including accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations.
  • Involved in high-volume invoice processing and raising.
  • Quarterly VAT returns.
  • Assisting with management accounts & month-end preparation.
  • Overseeing the Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable departments.
  • Analysing financial statements.
  • Preparing the weekly payment runs & employee expenses.
Requirements:
  • AAT qualified / actively studying.
  • 3+ years of experience as an Accounts Assistant (ideal).
  • Previous bookkeeping and month-end exposure.
  • Intermediate Excel skills.
  • Strong willingness to learn.
Benefits:
  • £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
  • Full study support
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Statutory pension scheme
  • Life assurance x2
  • Free on-site parking
  • A clear route for progression & more!

Rutherford Briant