Accounts Assistant/accounts Technician

The Mount Charles Group is an established, well known and locally owned group, with several business entities.

We are a dynamic and growing group of businesses committed to financial excellence, operational efficiency, and professional development. As part of our finance team, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting the broader finance function. We value initiative, attention to detail, and proactivity in a collaborative working environment.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Technician / Accounts Assistant to support our finance team. This role involves performing reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring timely and accurate records across all functions of the finance department. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Accountants and will have exposure to budget regulation and interim/year end audit.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career all while being supported by an experienced team.


Rewards:

• 25 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Voluntary Healthcare Scheme and Cashplan Scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Agile and flexible working
• Health and Well-being platform inclusive of an Employee Assistance Programme

Working Pattern:

• 37.5 Hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible and Agile Working Pattern

The Role:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts for each Group company.
• Month end journal postings.
• Posting, reconciliation & review of bank account ledgers, cash clearing accounts and balance sheet ledgers.
• Being the business partner to the internal customers of the business, answering financial queries & becoming a trusted source of advice, supporting budget holders in achieving financial targets.
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as and when required
• Compliance on legal/regulatory compliance/returns in the UK & ROI. E.g., VAT returns, government surveys, company filing

The Person:

• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Experience in finance or accounting environment (e.g., bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable)
• Proficiency with Excel (formulas, filters, pivot tables, lookups)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work under supervision
• Excellent people and communication skills
• ERP experience desirable
• Systems and automation implementation experience desirable

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

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