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Assistant Accountant

Sittingbourne, , GB
Up to £30,000 per year
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Job Details

Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-Time
Experience: Accounting: 3 years
Department: Accounts

Job Description

Location: Sittingbourne
Hours of work: 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year

We're thrilled to announce our exciting rebrand from Sparshatt Truck and Van to SAGA Truck and Van! While our name has changed, our commitment to excellence remains the same. As a dedicated Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership, we continue to deliver the highest standards of service you expect.

Come be a part of our journey and grow with us at SAGA Truck and Van!
We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our friendly team at team at Sittingbounre.

KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To work closely with the Management Accountants to ensure accurate and timely accounts are kept and produced.

This is an opportunity to develop within your career while being part of a supportive team with management accountants on site to support you in your learning and an opportunity to obtain a professional qualification via an external provider.

A background in an accounting support role is essential along with experience with accounting software and be competent in MS Excel. You will need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident working to deadlines and targets with high attention to detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues as you will interact with various departments in your role.

To be sucessful in this role you will need to:

  • Demonstrated experience in a role involving financial record-keeping, reconciliations, and supporting accounting functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control.
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software. This includes the ability to navigate and utilise these systems effectively for various accounting tasks, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control management.
  • Strong competency in MS Excel, including the use of advanced functions like formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across various departments.
  • A proven track record of maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping, reconciliations, and ledger management.

In return we can offer:

  • Discount to a multi-gym membership with Hussle
  • 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays on top and the option to buy and sell leave
  • Company pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme
  • £20,000 death in service benefit
  • Free staff parking
  • Access to free, independent advice on finance, health, and wellbeing
  • Company Healthcare Cashback Scheme, with a wellbeing programme via Simply Health
  • Access to Hastee, a scheme that enables you to access a portion of your earned pay when you need it, on demand

Interested?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
SAGA Truck and Van Ltd are committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Sittingbourne, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Additional Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • Death in Service Cover
  • Private Healthcare

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