Accounts Assistant (6-month contract to permanent)

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months) with a view to being made permanent

Location: Chelmsford

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:15pm

Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to progress their career within a reputable & well-established company. This role is based in Chelmsford and is essential for the smooth operation of our client and office accounting operations. Initially, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent position.

Accounts Assistant

Process client and office account receipts and payments

Assist with supplier invoices and payments.

Conduct bank account reconciliations and perform three-way checks.

Ensure accurate and timely closure at each month-end.

Manage credit control responsibilities, including liaising with clients over unpaid debts.

Handle expense claims, credit card purchases, and petty cash.

Undertake other miscellaneous accounting tasks and processes as required.

Maintain robust processes and procedures to safeguard the firm against financial irregularities, including fraud.

Preserve confidentiality at all times in relation to the firm’s and the Equity Partners’ financial affairs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience working in an accounts team within a regulated professional services firm.

Team player with a willingness to support colleagues and the wider firm.

Ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.

Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive “can do” attitude.

Integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness.

Benefits:

Life assurance (4 x annual salary).

Income protection.

Health cash plan, including discounted gym membership.

Employee assistance programme.

Free car parking.

25 days holiday in addition to public holidays.

Monthly staff lottery.

We are committed to fair and equal treatment of all applicants regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, or any other protected characteristic. We ensure equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.