Trainee Accounts Assistant - Northampton, United Kingdom - Finance Recruitment Solutions

Finance Recruitment Solutions

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Northampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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FRS are currently recruiting a Trainee Accounts Assistant for one of our clients based in Northamptonshire.

This role is to support the Finance and Accounting team with the day to day duties & tasks within the business.

Job Title:
Trainee Assistant Accountant

Location:
Northamptonshire

Salary:
£22,500 - £24,500

Duties and responsibilities:

Purchase ledger
Payroll
General ledger
Reconciliation of bank accounts
Liaise with HMRC, external accountants and other interest third parties
Preparing monthly prepayments and accruals
Maintaining the Fixed Asset register and posting the monthly depreciation charges.
Completion and submission of VAT returns and to ensure all returns and payments are made and meet the relevant deadlines

Skills and knowledge:

Ability to work independently
Good organisational and time management skills
Computer skills to include Excel and preferably 'Quickbooks' accounting software, as well as an understanding of basic bookkeeping
Attention to detail
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn new skills

Purchase Ledger Clerk