Are you looking to take the next meaningful step in your finance career with a business that will genuinely invest in your development?

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a long-established and highly respected local business to recruit a Senior Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has already gained experience within their first one or two finance roles and is now looking to firmly establish themselves within a progressive finance function, building a long-term career with clear development opportunities.
The business is currently focused on succession planning and developing talent from within. As a result, this role offers genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities over time, learn more advanced areas of finance and progress into a more senior position. For the right individual, there is no predefined ceiling on growth and development, making this an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional eager to continue learning and advancing their career. This position is full-time and office based.

What will the Senior Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Processing sales ledger transactions, cash receipts and associated reconciliations.
• Maintaining and reconciling company credit card and petty cash records.
• Assisting with purchase ledger activities during peak periods
Bank reconciliations
Assist with Month end processes
Production of management accounts as your experience within the business develops
• Contributing to finance process improvements and future digitalisation projects.
Work extremely closely with the financial controller, who will provide on going training and mentorship as your role grows within the business.


Suitable Candidate for the Senior Accounts Assistant vacancy:
• Ideally studying towards AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualified, or further studies such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA or Qualified by experience.
• Previous finance experience gained with a solid understand of double entry.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A genuine desire to develop a long-term career within finance and take on increasing responsibility.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• Comfortable working within a collaborative, office-based environment.


Additional benefits and information:
• Salary of £32,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full study support available where applicable.
Bonus scheme
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Full-time office-based position.
• Outstanding long-term career progression opportunities within a stable and successful local business.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance leaders and gain exposure to wider areas of the finance function

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