Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Chelmsford, Essex £24,000-£28,000 per annum, depending on experience Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm *You must drive due to the location of the business Are you ready to embark on a new challenge in the world of finance? We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a highly reputable company in Chelmsford. In this role, you will work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Team, playing a vital role in processing and producing accurate financial information. What will you be doing? You will be responsible for processing purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices, ensuring accurate and timely transactions. Conducting supplier and client account reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are balanced and discrepancies are resolved. Handling a wide range of financial tasks, including processing subcontractor invoices, preparing accounting journals, and carrying out balance sheet reconciliations. Assisting in the production of departmental reports and contributing to the preparation of the annual budget. Supporting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc tasks to maintain smooth and efficient financial operations. What do you need? Strong administration and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, to ensure accurate financial data management and reporting. Impeccable organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to ensure precision in all financial processes. An assertive and proactive mindset, constantly seeking ways to improve and optimise financial procedures. Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing work environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career in finance within a supportive and professional environment. You will have the chance to expand your skills and knowledge while working alongside a talented team. If you are enthusiastic about numbers and have a passion for accuracy, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step towards a rewarding career as an Accounts Assistant with our esteemed client in Chelmsford. Note: A valid driver's licence is required for this role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website