Entry Level Accounts Assistant

Office Angles UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job description

Entry Level Accounts Assistant
£24,000-£25,000 per annum
Chelmsford, Essex
Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? Join my client's dynamic team as an Entry Level Accounts Assistant! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and grow within the world of accounts. With a vibrant company culture and a commitment to employee well-being, this is an incredible opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a supportive environment.

Duties:
As an Entry Level Accounts Assistant, you'll be an essential part of the finance team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Data entry of purchase and sales invoices
• Creation and maintenance of supplier records
• Payment of supplier invoices through the purchase ledger routine
• Inputting urgent payments and creating BACS payment files
• Maintenance and input of standing invoice and payment records
• Responding to supplier and agent queries with professionalism
• Performing allocated bank reconciliations
• Producing and checking Debtors & Creditors reports and aged analyses
• Weekly reconciliation of the purchase ledger clearing account
• Recording and allocating daily cheque receipts
• Identifying and creating credit notes
• Responding to tenant and agent queries
• Operating the Direct Debit collection scheme, including setup and maintenance
• Liaising with agents regarding amounts to collect by Direct Debit
• Managing the tenant deposit scheme, including recording receipts and returning deposits
• Daily reconciliation of the general client bank account
• Monthly reconciliation of the Direct Debit clearing account

Person Specification:
To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy
• A genuine desire to work within accounts
• A minimum of A Levels

Multiple benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
• Study support for AAT qualifications
• Gym discounts to keep you fit and healthy
• Wellbeing support for a balanced life
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Cycle to work scheme for eco-friendly commuting
• Travel & retail discounts to save on everyday expenses
• Comprehensive travel insurance for peace of mind
• A fantastic company culture with regular social events
• A rewarding bonus scheme and much more!

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in accounts and contribute to a vibrant team, we want to hear from you! Apply today to become our next Entry Level Accounts Assistant and take the first step towards a fulfilling career!