Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
** EXCITING NEW VACANCY **
REMOTE WORKING WITH 1 DAY PER MONTH REQUIRED IN THE OFFICE.
THE INITIAL TRAINING WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN THE OFFICE THEREFORE YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO KELVEDON FOR THIS. IDEALLY YOU WILL NOT LIVE FURTHER THAN AN HOURS DRIVE FROM KELVEDON
Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm (1 hour lunch)
Salary is £25,000 - £26,000 per annum + an excellent benefits package
This is a new & exciting opportunity that is not to be missed - If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant with a degree in Accounting or at least AAT Level 3 qualified then read on.
Due to the rapid growth of our client, they are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their team to ensure an efficient & accurate finance function. You will be an integral part of the company & will be assisting in continuing to drive the business forward.
Accounts Assistant Responsibilities
Entering cost of sales invoices on to the system
Matching invoices against purchase orders
Entering overhead invoices on to Sage against the appropriate nominal code
Processing sales invoices and sending to clients
Processing credit card costs on to Sage
Credit control, chasing debt for a small number of clients & supporting 2 other Credit Controllers
Processing and paying staff expenses daily
Sending payment schedules for approval
Settling suppliers invoices weekly
Assisting with general accounts duties and queries
Maintaining and updating the system and carrying out all accounts administration
Accounts Assistant Requirements
Accounting degree or AAT Level 3 qualified required (or any related accountancy qualification)
Previous accounting experience
Good knowledge of MS Office and ideally Sage
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Accuracy & attention to detail
Company Benefits
24 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days to be taken over the Christmas period)
Annual leave loyalty - after 1 year, your annual leave increases by 1 day per year
Annual leave on your birthday
Company events - managed by the social committee who organise all company events
Private medical insurance
Long service award scheme - awarded every 5 years
Auto-enrolment pension - 3% contribution from the company
Company bonus scheme
Employee referral scheme
Company perks scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester
Reference ID: CSGAAK
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across CSG Personnel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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