Accounts Assistant

Abacus have the pleasure of working with a fantastic, expanding client based in Daventry, that really values its staff and can offer a friendly working environment with a wide range of discounts, childcare vouchers, and great opportunity for progression.
Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is keen to further develop their career in finance.
The successful applicant will play a key role within their head office financial team, supporting the preparation of monthly consolidated accounts and administration of internal accounting and financial matters.

As Senior Accounts Assistant, you would be responsible for the purchase ledger and sales ledger functions and production of monthly consolidated management accounts., with day to day duties including:
- Journal input and calculation of Prepayments and Accruals
- Balance sheet Reconciliations
- Bank Reconciliations
- Preparation of VAT returns
- Preparation of Sales and Purchase ledger balances
- Management of Fixed Asset register
- Coding and input of sales invoices, purchase orders and purchase invoices

Desirable attributes that the client would ideally like to see in a candidate would be AAT qualified, with experience in a fast paced environment and working knowledge of consolidated accounts. Advanced ability with MS office products such as Word and Excel and working knowledge of Sage 200 would all be beneficial, although not essential. The successful candidate will display excellent administration skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work well within a team, as well as individually, as you will have a high degree of autonomy in this role.