Senior Accounts Assistant

Location : Ringwood

Salary : 33k- 38k doe

Hours : 8am-4pm Mon-Fri office based

Benefits : 20 days holiday, pension, free on-site parking and gym. Coffee shop, beautifully refurbished office environment, garden by the river. An opportunity to work in a growing team environment, with experienced, proactive leadership

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working exclusively with our client, who are a well established and growing business.

Now looking for an additional member of their Accounts team, the Accounts Assistant will have a minimum of 5 years all round general accounts experience

We are looking for a dedicated professional to support the finance function, working closely with their Management Accounts Team to help manage the day-to-day accounting function and provide detailed financial data to the wider Management team

The ideal candidate will ideally have a recognised accountancy qualification such as AAT, but this is not as important as experience.

You should be confident in the production of regular management information, as well as possessing a good understanding of the various roles within an accounts department. You will work closely with other accounts staff as well as their Account's Manager and Financial Controller.

As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for managing various financial tasks and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and the use of relevant software, and possess excellent attention to detail.

The successful Senior Accounts Assistant will

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• An organised and methodical approach
• Excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to analyse financial data and generate reports
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with people at all levels within the organisation
• Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft software, with good knowledge of Excel and accounting software
• You will be a positive team player with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• Have strong time management experience

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain financial records across multiple businesses within the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end duties, including management reports and statutory returns.
• Generate financial reports and assist with data analysis
• Assist with year-end closing procedures and preparation of information for Audit.
• Assist with development of policies in line with business growth.