Accounts Assistant - hybrid

• Location: Chelmsford - hybrid working
• Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our clients team, acting both individually and collaboratively to manage scheme bank accounts and prepare accounts for trust-based pension schemes. The ideal candidate will monitor and manage workloads effectively to meet the needs of both members and clients.

• Daily input and/or authorisation of electronic bank payments.
• Writing cheques and arranging for signatures as requested.
• Paying in cheques received to the bank.
• Inputting bank transactions onto the accounts system.
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and historic cashflows as requested.
• Submitting BACS files and downloading BACS reports.
• Arranging audits and maintaining files for pension scheme annual accounts preparation for simple schemes.
• Sending out year-end requests to investment managers and AVC providers.
• Organising membership reconciliation from the administrator and updating the Trustees’ report.
• Preparing draft report & accounts and liaising with auditors for clearance.
• Liaising with Trustees for review and signature of accounts.
• General administrative duties including filing, scanning, photocopying, telephone work, and data input.

• Varied, general accounts experience, including proficiency with accounting software.
• Good telephone manner with excellent communication and verbal skills.
• Literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope with high volumes of work.
• Must be a team player.

• Educated to GCSE grade C and above and/or Higher Education.
• Working towards professional accountancy examinations is desirable.

• Friendly disposition with a calm manner.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a smart appearance.
• Customer-focused approach.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV