Accounts Assistant

Based in Hemel Hempstead, this large FMCG organisation are looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage the finances for key stakeholders and build long term relationships, whilst studying to become an accountant. This permanent role is looking to offer the right individual stability and a great office environment to work within.

Client Details

This Accounts Assistant position is seen as a key member of the finance function long with the wider business, with a great track record of rewarding staff and offing flexibility for individuals to over achieve. A vibrant and sociable team with parking on site and a supportive supervisor and manager to aid in providing a good handover and in depth education on the key accounts you'll be managing. As a leading FMCG company they want to progress candidates within 18months.

Description

As an Accounts Assistant the duties and responsibilities will be;

• Setting up new clients
• Producing invoices
• Banking and reconciliation
• Running off turnover statements
• Chasing up outstanding debts (not always the easiest part of the job)
• Sorting out any rebates and filing
• Checking VAT has been included on invoices
• Providing creditors with VAT receipts

Profile

The candidate will be numerate and have a good understanding of accounting transactions with studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA

• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivots and Vlookups a must!!)
• Excellent communicator
• Proven credit control experience
• Ideally knowledge in public sector and government

Job Offer

Flexibility, great sociable working environment, parking on site and competitive package