Accounts Assistant

Join a dynamic team in Ramsgate as an Accounts Assistant! Competitive salary of £33,000, full-time hours, and a varied role managing accounts, payroll, VAT, and more.

Location: Ramsgate

Salary: £33,000 per annum

• Full‑time hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected client seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to manage financial processes, reporting, and compliance. This role offers variety and responsibility, including payroll, VAT, CIS returns, and insurance renewals, while supporting the wider team and contributing to process improvements.

• Oversee month‑end close, management accounts, and reporting
• Manage payroll, PAYE, pensions, and P11D submissions
• Complete VAT and CIS returns and ensure timely HMRC payments
• Maintain cash flow and review supplier payments and customer debts
• Prepare annual budgets and present monthly accounts to directors
• Attend weekly senior management meetings
• Manage insurance renewals and maintain compliance records
• Collaborate with the external accountant during year‑end reviews
• Process banking transactions and perform reconciliations
• Manage Direct Debits, client payments, and refunds
• Respond to queries and maintain accurate filing
• Support colleagues and update process documentation
• Generate invoices, record purchase invoices in Xero, and prepare monthly packs

• Naturally inquisitive with a focus on continuous improvement
• Organised, self‑motivated, and able to use initiative
• Personable with strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to make informed decisions
• Strong Xero, Excel, and MS Office skills
• Ideally educated in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Knowledge of property development and management is desirable

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