Senior Accounts Assistant

Location : FromeIf you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Salary : 30k-32kHours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday - office basedBenefits : 25 days hols, pension, health cash plan, holiday buy/sell schemePLEASE NOTE YOU NEED TO DRIVE DUE TO LOCATIONAspire Jobs are delighted to be working exclusively with our growing client who are now looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to help the FD with the day-to-day accounting activities of the company.The Senior Accounts Assistant will:-Have previous accounts experience including preparation of monthly management accounts and VAT returnsRunning purchase and some sales ledgerCash Management and analysisIdeally be AAT qualified or qualified by experienceGood IT skills ideally have Sage 50 experienceBe a strong communicator with HMRC, internal colleagues and visitors/clients at all levelsDuties of the Senior Accounts Assistant:-Purchase & Sales Ledgers: Ensure ongoing data entry into Sage 50.Cash Management & Analysis: Ensure cash activity is booked into Sage 50. Suggest and prepare supplier payments. Update cashflow forecast for management reviewFinancial Reporting - Monthly Management Accounts & Annual Audit: Providing timely financial reporting of business activity, generate management accounts & comment on variances to budget. Own the month end process, generate reports, journal postings, undertake reconciliations & resolve breaks. Liaise with auditors during the annual audit processVAT Returns: Run, reconcile & submit quarterly VAT returnsStock & Bill of Material (BOM) Management: Company growth will result in the adoption of a new ERP system in the future. The role will be involved in ensuring that such a migration is achieved successfully and that accurate BOM/Route/stock measures are achieved.Export Controls: Managing the paperwork associated with the international exporting of controlled physical & intangible goodsHR, H&S, & Ad hoc projects: Manage fire & security checks & documentation, employee processes and documents (such as expenses & holiday calendar).Manage insurance and utility suppliers and process contract renewalsEnsure office and workshop sites are generally supported by incumbent Operations & Accounts Assistant (answering telephone, greeting guests, managing meeting rooms etc).TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-10