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Are you AAT qualified looking for your next role in accounts? We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for an Accounts Assistant. This role would suit someone with 6 months+ experience within an accounts position - training will be provided and study support is available following the probationary period. 
This is a hybrid role following probation; 3 days office. 2 days working from home. 
You will need to be a car driver due to the location of our client. 
Please note; during month end there will be the requirement to work over-time to suit the needs of the business. Normal working hours are 8am - 4:30pm - but expect this to be up to 6pm at the end and beginning of each month. 
Hybrid working 
Main duties
Completion of scheduled processes in line with specified deadlines, including monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts closure processes
Completion of daily and weekly administrative reporting and processing-based tasks
Daily monitoring of department shared mailboxes, ensuring delegation, communication and completion of requests and queries within the company's Service Level Agreement guidelines
Contribution to, or at manager's discretion, leadership of department-based projects
Regular maintenance of standard operating procedures
Build and maintain positive working relationships with shareholders and colleaguesSKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Accounting qualification (full or part) ideally with a minimum requirement of AAT level 2 or equivalent
 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
 Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a financial administration role preferred.
 Experience in the use of SAP or Sage accounting software desirable
 Experience in the use of Power BI advantageous but not essential Superb Benefits
Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)
Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.
BUPA health care (after passing probationary)
Dental Insurance
Company sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passing
Hybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.
Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.
Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)
Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)
3 additional days holiday around your wedding.
3 months full pay maternity leave
2 weeks full pay parental leaveDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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