Vardey Recruitment is excited to support a well-established charity near Waterlooville in Hampshire with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant. This is an amazing charity to work for with over 250 employees, this organisation provides free care and support to those in the community with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

The successful candidate will be responsible for both sides of the ledger, purchase and sales ledger, as well as handling bank reconciliations and journals. This position could be an excellent fit for an AAT studier or someone qualified by experience who is passionate about working for a worthy cause.

The Accounts Assistant Job

• The accounts job will be to ensure timely and accurate inputs into the accountancy system including accounts payable, accounts receivables and bank reconciliations.
• You will prepare invoices for payment, raise sales invoices and process expenses, and process income, and prepare weekly payment run.
• The Accounts Assistant will check cash amounts collected from charity events - cash counting to prepare for banking.
• Once the team have reviewed the management accounts, this accounts person will be involved in correcting any accountancy entries to ensure the postings are accurate and classified correctly.
• You will support the finance team in producing regular and ad hoc analysis to aid timely and accurate decision making this will help broaden your accounts role.

The ideal candidate

• Experience of purchase Ledger (accounts payable) - some sales ledger experience an advantage but not essential
• Possibly an AAT studier or qualified by experience accounts assistant
• Good Excel, Word
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to prioritise work
• Able to work as a team
• Supportive and helpful

In return

• In addition to an enjoyable and fun working environment with a charity that makes such a difference to so many people, they offer:
• A competitive salary in the range of £24,000-£27,000
• Contributory pension
• Training and development
• 25 days holidays
• Free on-site parking (as available)
• Health & well-being initiatives, including an employee assistance programme and health plan.
• Cycle scheme
• Flexible working policy is to be discussed. This job is office based with occasional working from home. After training a request can be made to work more from home. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a fantastic organisation and make a difference in your community. Apply now to be a part of this amazing team!

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