Accounts Assistant

JOB TITLE: Junior Accounts Assistant ROLE TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent LOCATION: Hertfordshire HOURS/DAYS (per week): Mon - Fri (37.5 hours per week), 9am - 5.30pm SALARY RANGE: £25,000 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: 6 month probation, 3 months' notice period BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: 28 days holiday pa pro-rata (inc. bank holidays), increasing 1 per year after 5 yrs service. Monthly social events. Ongoing training and personal development plans. Full study package. COMPANY CULTURE & SUMMARY: My client is a hugely respected Accounting Practice, which has been servicing a range of clients throughout multiple sectors since the 50's. This company entered a period of strategic growth, creating fantastic opportunities for Accounting Professionals to join their mission working as part of their close-knit team to service a range of clients to the highest of standards. Spread throughout multiple offices locations within Hertfordshire, Essex, and London, this firm are on the search for top talent who can help drive the business forward. For this vacancy, they're looking for a Junior Accounts Assistant to join one of their supportive teams, working within a team of 5 servicing a high growth client. JOB ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to): Working within a close-knit team, the successful Junior Accounts Assistant will work in this company's Head Office, completing tasks such as: - Issuing of sales invoices - Entering purchase invoices - Reconciling supplier accounts - Approving expenses - Bank reconciliations - Monitoring client emails - Month end journals inc. prepayments, depreciation KEY SKILLS: - Good problem-solving skills - Highly motivated/proactive with strong initiative and willingness to take ownership and responsibility of their own work - Ability to meet deadlines - Ability to work in a team as well as independently - A desire to develop good technical accounting knowledge - Attention to detail and accuracy - Strong organisation and time management skills - Strong communication skills both verbal and written - Ability to swiftly adapt to change ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Candidates will be required to complete ability and judgement tests during the interview process - AAT Level 4, with 1 years' experience - AAT Level 3, with 2 years' experience - Must have Full UK Right to Work (No sponsorships will be provided) INTERVIEW/START DATES: ASAP