Senior Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced AAT qualified accountant with extensive experience managing a team?

Due to continued growth, a highly reputable public-sector organisation is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their vibrant team. If you are looking for an opportunity that offers unprecedented progression opportunities, professional study support alongside amazing benefits such as 30 days holiday (plus bank hols) then this is the perfect role for you!

Your new role

Within the role you will supervise a team of 6 finance assistants, being the first point of contact for financial operations queries and escalations. Your day-to-day duties will vary from managing the IR35 evaluation process; departmental approval and signatory processes; reviewing monthly non-staff payroll transactions; query resolution; and efficient quarterly and annual closedown to ensure accurate accounts.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for the position you must be AAT qualified with prior experience managing a team. You need to have excellent communication skills as you will be the point of contact for queries and escalations. Ideally you will have had experience using SAP and with implementing process changes.

What you'll get in return

Alongside a salary of £26,715 you will receive:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional study support
• Excellent pension contribution scheme
• On-site parking

What you need to do now
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