Assistant Accountant Job at Chelmsford, Essex Full Time NEW

Assistant Accountant, Chelmsford

£32,000 – £38,000 per annum + benefits

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm 1 hour lunch, free parking

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our client based in Chelmsford. We are looking for a confident, organised, and technically strong individual who can take ownership of key finance processes while supporting 2 Accounts Assistants. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple entities.

Assistant Accountant

Prepare & submit quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities.

Manage intercompany invoicing, recharges & reconciliations.

Reconcile intercompany balances & resolve discrepancies.

Conduct daily & monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts.

Post accruals, prepayments & month-end journals.

Support month-end close & management accounts preparation.

Process & review sales & purchase invoices.

Manage supplier payment runs & reconcile supplier statements.

Maintain accurate sales, purchase & nominal ledgers.

Review aged debtors & creditors & resolve outstanding balances.

Clear historic balances, unreconciled items & process authorised write-offs.

Reconcile balance sheet control accounts & maintain supporting schedules.

Assist with audit requirements & statutory compliance.

Act as a senior point of contact for finance queries within the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years’ experience within a finance function in a similar role

Experience with VAT returns, intercompany accounting, accruals, prepayments & maintaining accurate ledgers

Proficient in bank reconciliation & balance sheet reconciliation.

A good working knowledge of MS Excel & Sage

Experience using an ERP system

AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.

ACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous but not essential.