Hays
Assistant Accountant
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Hays are working in partnership with a successful and well-established group of businesses in Suffolk who are looking to recruit within their finance team. This group of companies have a diverse portfolio of revenue streams and, over the past few years, has continued to grow and expand their offering to their customers. They are now seeking an Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant to join their existing team and support the daily financial operations.
Your new role
This role will report to a Financial Controller and work with an existing team of 4 to support the delivery of vital financial information. You will be responsible for:
- Daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
- Supporting month-end reporting cycles
- Preparing monthly journals
- Prepayments and accruals
- Supporting with AP and AR
- Credit control activities
- Supporting any ad hoc needs within the business
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This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday based on-site in Stowmarket.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have:
- Previous experience in a similar accounting role supporting month-end processes
- Strong IT skills and ideally be comfortable using Pivot Tables and VLookUps
- Ideally, be AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification
- A positive and collaborative approach to work and be a team player
- Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary in the region of £30,000 - £32,500 plus 31 days annual leave, access to a health cash plan, company pension scheme, free on-site parking and inclusion in a yearly company bonus.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
- Supporting month-end reporting cycles
- Preparing monthly journals
- Prepayments and accruals
- Supporting with AP and AR
- Credit control activities
- AAT
- Bookkeeper
- Assistant Accountant
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