Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Bookkeeping & Reconciliation) Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum Location: Hitchin Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.30, 1 hour lunch COMPANY PROFILEOur growing client are looking to hire a new member for their back-office support team due to expansion. This opportunity would suit a candidate who enjoys working within a small, friendly team and who also enjoys supporting an array of clients with various bookkeeping & reconciliation queries. Training will be provided however SAGE or XERO experience/ knowledge is essential. COMPANY BENEFITS

• Free parking is provided
• Hybrid working model available once fully trained (2 DAYS OFFICE BASED / 3 DAYS WFH)
• Private medical insurance after 1 year of service
• Death in service after 4 years of service
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays - increase 1 day per year in service (max 33 days)

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Practice experience would be an advantage
• You will be able to work well under pressure
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Experience with bookkeeping and reconciliation
• You will be a clear communicator who enjoys providing a high level of client service
• Friendly and confident personality
• Experience using Sage50 or Xero

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing bookkeeping tasks, including posting sales income and expenditures
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and reconciling PAYE, pension, and net wages accounts
• Identifying and promptly communicating anomalies in the sales and purchase ledgers
• Supporting the wider team with payroll and timesheet duties during busy periods
• Maintaining regular contact with clients to ensure deadlines are met
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

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