Accounts Assistant

This is an exciting permanent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing business in Yate.

Client Details

Our client is a market leader in its chosen field, they are an SME with an excellent reputation in the local area

Description

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for;

• Calculation of monthly sales commissions for all companies
• Preparation and execution of payroll
• Management of pension scheme, new starters, benefits scheme, compliance and auto enrolment
• Compliance and payment of PAYE and other employment related taxes
• Preparation of stock reconciliation
• Reconcile monthly sales figures to accounting records
• Complete the VAT returns and raise payment
• Raise and authorise bank transactions
• Process staff expenses
• Assist with posting journals
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliation
• Provide cover for other members of the department during periods of leave/sickness
• Support the Management Accountant and Head of Finance and HR with accounts duties
• Support the HR Manager with HR Administration duties, as required
• Accept responsibility for the day to day administration of the HR system
• To follow all Health and Safety procedures as outlined in the Health & Safety Policy
• To carry out any other ad-hoc duties as and when required
• Generate new business leads whenever possible
• Identify opportunities for improvements in business processes
• Preparation and submission of payroll within contractual deadlines
• Payment of all taxes (PAYE/NI/VAT) in accordance with HMRC deadlines
• Submission of VAT return prior to HMRC deadline
• Reconciliation of sales figures by sixth working day of the month

Profile

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role and will be looking to progress their career with a view to becoming a management accountant. You will ideally be AAT qualified

Job Offer

A salary of up to £27,000 + study support towards an accountancy qualification is on offer for the Accounts Assistant