Your new company This well-established family business has built its success on its reputation for providing quality services. Due to this ongoing success, they now require an Accounts Technician to support this growth. Your new role Reporting directly to the Office Manager, you will assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts to review stage and oversee the operation of sales and purchase ledger including period end close and reconciliation. This will include - overseeing the processing of customer & supplier invoices, aged debtor/creditor reporting and managing the collection of customer receipts and generation of a supplier payment list * Review of bank reconciliations and agreement of month-end balances to nominal ledger in accounting system * Nominal Ledger Journal preparation and posting to accounting system * Review of VAT returns before online submission * Preparation of Audit File to include all Balance sheet reconciliations * Preparation of financial reports at the request of Commercial Director or other Departmental Managers * Assist in preparation of the annual budget What you'll need to succeed Experience in a similar role with excellent IT skills and a good knowledge of computerised accounting systems, including transaction processing and reporting. Ability to work on your own initiative and in a team environment. Accounting Technician Qualification with 2/3 years post qualification experience / part qualified accountant from a recognised body (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, etc) What you'll get in return This is an exciting role with a reputable employer locally. Career development opportunities, including study support, can look at offering a 4 day week!!! Competitive salary, access to company benefits, flexible working and potential working from home after 6 months' probation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: accounts technician assistant accountant accounts assistant PQ accountant Benefits: Work From Home 35k DoE