Accounts Assistant - hybrid

Job Location	Chelmsford
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£25,000 - £27,000 per annum, inc benefits
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Chelmsford - hybrid working
Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our clients team, acting both individually and collaboratively to manage scheme bank accounts and prepare accounts for trust-based pension schemes. The ideal candidate will monitor and manage workloads effectivelyto meet the needs of both members and clients. Day to day of the role:

Daily input and/or authorisation of electronic bank payments.
Writing cheques and arranging for signatures as requested.
Paying in cheques received to the bank.
Inputting bank transactions onto the accounts system.
Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and historic cashflows as requested.
Submitting BACS files and downloading BACS reports.
Arranging audits and maintaining files for pension scheme annual accounts preparation for simple schemes.
Sending out year-end requests to investment managers and AVC providers.
Organising membership reconciliation from the administrator and updating the Trustees’ report.
Preparing draft report & accounts and liaising with auditors for clearance.
Liaising with Trustees for review and signature of accounts.
General administrative duties including filing, scanning, photocopying, telephone work, and data input.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Varied, general accounts experience, including proficiency with accounting software.
Good telephone manner with excellent communication and verbal skills.
Literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and cope with high volumes of work.
Must be a team player.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Educated to GCSE grade C and above and/or Higher Education.
Working towards professional accountancy examinations is desirable.

Personal Attributes:

Friendly disposition with a calm manner.
Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a smart appearance.
Customer-focused approach.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.
Opportunities for professional development.
Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV

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