Accounts Assistant - Job Ref 121

Sentry is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our small and friendly Accounts team at our Claydon office.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who enjoys working with a variety of clients and wants a role with plenty of variety and responsibility.

What will you be doing?

You’ll work alongside a qualified accountant and be involved in:

• Bookkeeping, including purchase and sales invoices and bank reconciliations
• Preparing VAT reports
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts
• Working with a range of businesses including partnerships, sole traders, limited companies and LLPs
• Accruals, prepayments, profit & loss analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Producing cashflow and P&L reports
• Visiting client farms where required
• Supporting cashflow analysis and budget variance reporting

Payroll experience would be useful, although it isn't essential.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous accountancy practice experience – essential
• Is AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards ACCA
• Has experience using computerised accounts packages
• Is confident using Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs
• Is organised, accurate and able to work to deadlines
• Can communicate confidently with colleagues and clients

Agricultural knowledge would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

A driving licence is required as the role may involve travelling to client locations.

As an employee-owned business, we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid and office working
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days over your first two years
• Employee ownership and share ownership
• Company pension with 4% employer contribution
• Annual bonus scheme
• ACCA study support where required
• Modern office with free onsite parking

If you’re an experienced accounts professional looking for a varied role within a friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Quote Job Ref. 121