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Assistant Accountant

Additional Resources Ltd
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Sevenoaks, Kent TN158JE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper is needed for a family-run business in Kent and the South East.
  • The role involves providing daily support to the Accounts Manager and managing various financial tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of £31,000 - £35,300.
  • Candidates should have at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience and familiarity with payroll processes, preferably using IRIS software.
  • This full-time role includes responsibilities such as managing ledgers, processing payroll, and preparing VAT and CIS returns.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to join a well-established family-run business providing haulage, plant hire, and waste services across Kent and the South East.

As an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper, you will beproviding day-to-day support to the Accounts Manager across a range of financial tasks in a fast-paced office environment. This full-time role offers salary range of £31,000 - £35,300.

You will be responsible for:

  • Managing purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Carrying out credit control procedures.
  • Processing payroll (preferably using IRIS software).
  • Performing regular bank reconciliations.
  • Preparing VAT and CIS returns.
  • Assisting with the production of monthly accounts.
  • Maintaining accurate records and supporting general administration tasks.

What we are looking for:

  • Previously worked as an Senior Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Supervisor, Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, Junior Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, Junior Accounts Manager, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant Manager, Assistant Accounts Manager or in a similar role.
  • At least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping.
  • Background in payroll processes and software (IRIS preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with Sage Accounts Professional
  • AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification or higher.
  • Confident with VAT and CIS return preparation.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Shift:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • On-site parking
  • Casual dress policy
  • Supportive working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a thriving business in a stable, long-term role with real responsibility.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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