This well-established, SME organisation based in central Guildford are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a growing business that is looking to hire a versatile finance professional. Furthermore, this role will be fully office based and will consider both full or part-time candidates. A great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant that is looking for a new challenge.

Job Title:         Accounts Assistant

Job Type:       Permanent, full or part time

Location:        Guildford, Surrey

Salary:             £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Reference no: 16188

Accounts Assistant – Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Car parking onsite

Accounts Assistant – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Manager and working within a finance team of 3. You will be supporting with the daily running of the accounts function and your key responsibilities will be:

• Coding and sorting purchase invoices, posting bank payments and liaising with suppliers regarding payment dates.
• Updating all fixed asset registers and complete depreciation journals quarterly.
• Prepare rental calculations and pay all rental invoices.
• Raise purchase orders for all companies.
• Supporting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns using the Sage MTD software for both VAT groups, when needed.
• Maintain and update records of the company’s offsite filing.
• Building relationships with new/existing suppliers.  

The successful Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a finance position
• Experience with Sage would be beneficial
• Good excel skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels  

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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