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The Role: Accounts Assistant- Thurrock - £28k - £30k per annum

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our clients expanding finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our accounting department, ensuring that financial records are maintained accurately and timely. This position demands a high level of organisational skill and attention to detail, as the Accounts Assistant will be responsible or various tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general administrative duties. 

Responsibilities

Monitoring daily communications and answering any queries

Bank reconciliations 

Credit control 

Ensuring payment amounts and records are correct

Working with spreadsheets and financial software

Ensuring that ledgers are up to date and outstanding payments are followed up

Recording financial transactions and balance sheets

Undertaking Accounting duties of an administrative nature, e.g, liaising with customers and suppliers via phone and email.

Creating Invoices and Credit Notes

Updating Journals

Supporting the Accounts team with administrative tasks

Undertaking customer due diligence checks and background checks in line with company Anti Money Laundering Policies

Supporting the company in monitoring Escrow accounts

Checking Duties and VAT calculations

Essential Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail

Must have Excel and Sage knowledge 

Planning and Organisational Skills

The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Ability to use handheld devices and the use of other computerised equipment

The Package 

Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience

Free on-site parking

8:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour for lunch) or (30 mins lunch) finish at 4:30pm 

28 days annual leave

4 times death in service

Company Pension Scheme above that of Statutory requirements

Office based role