IMMEDIATE START - Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
What will I be responsible for?
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, flexible, and capable Accounts Assistant with good attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of a busy accounts department including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cash Book, and Nominal Ledger.
General duties include:
· Flexibility to support across all ledgers to ensure Departmental deadlines are met
· Accurate cashbook transaction processing
· Management of monthly company credit card reconciliation process
· Supporting the Management Accountant with ad-hoc tasks where necessary
· Opportunity to be involved in Internal Audit process of our Internal Management System
Could this be the ideal role for me?
If you have previous experience in a busy Accounts office, this could be the ideal role for you. The successful Accounts Assistant will also need the following skills and competencies:
· Strong IT skills in MS excel, MS office and experience of using bespoke IT systems.
· Proactive, self-motivated and work on own initiative.
· Outstanding organisational skills.
· Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
· Attention to detail.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
Rewards & Benefits
In return for your hard work as the Accounts Assistant, you will be offered a competitive salary between £22,000 and £25,000 per annum and a range of benefits including:
· Stakeholder Pension.
· Holiday entitlement 20 days + Bank Holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years service).
· Free parking on site.
· Training and Development - Support with continuous development.
· Employee Assistance Programme
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basildon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JWS_FA1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IMMEDIATE START - Finance Assistant roles across J W Suckling Transport Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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