Job Description
Accounts Assistant (Temp-to-Perm)
We are looking for a junior Accounts / Finance Assistant to join our clients team based in Gillingham on a temp-to-perm basis, starting as soon as possible.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career with some office-based accounts experience, who is keen to learn finance from the ground up. Full training will be provided, with responsibilities increasing over time.
Key responsibilities (phased over time):
- Processing invoices and supporting purchase ledger
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and keeping bank accounts up to date
- Reconciling nominal accounts (e.g. payroll, VAT, PAYE)
- Posting monthly journals for prepayments, accruals and payroll
- Maintaining fixed asset records and supporting year-end audits
- Maintaining utility usage spreadsheets
- Supporting basic P&L tracking and holiday cover
- Ad-hoc finance and admin duties as required
About you:
- Some experience in an accounts or finance admin role
- Comfortable with spreadsheets and office systems
- Not currently qualified, but keen to learn and develop
- Organised, reliable, and looking for a long-term role
What we offer:
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with progression
- Full training and hands-on exposure to month-end finance
- Supportive environment with scope to grow
A great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance.
Hours of work are 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
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