Temporary Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant who has good experience managing both the sales and purchase ledger process while preparing detailed reports?

A highly-established business who have gone through a fast period of change are looking for a Accounts Assistant to join their team based near Chelmsford.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll for employees.
• Ensure that payroll records are accurate and comply with relevant laws and regulations Processing monthly payroll of 60 people on Sage
• Manage accounts payable by processing supplier invoices, verifying amounts, and ensuring timely payments.
• Handle accounts receivable by recording incoming payments and following up on overdue accounts.
• Prepare and send out invoices to clients and customers.
• Track and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
• Ensure that financial data is entered correctly in the accounting software.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure that the company’s records match the bank statements.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies identified during reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations that may affect the organization.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
• Handle correspondence, filing, and documentation related to financial activities

Benefits:
As a Accounts Assistant you will get

• Fully remote working / flexible working
• £16-£18 hourly
• Temp to perm opportunity

Weekly Pay

What you will get in return:

• £30,000 - £33,000
• Workplace pension
• Hybrid working (2 days from home following probationary period)
• Study support
• Access to discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers
• 24/7 GP services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff incentives