Junior accounts assistant (full-time)

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Willans LLP are delighted to announce that due to the continued success of the firm a new position has arisen within our accounts department as a Junior Accounts Assistant.

We are seeking someone who is bright, motivated, hardworking and quick to learn new tasks with an interest in finance management. The role could suit a school leaver (post A-level). Experience in a similar role is not required as full training will be given.

A bit about us

Willans has a reputation for its friendly and supportive working environment. Employing over 100 people with Regency offices overlooking the park on Imperial Square in Cheltenham, offering training and career development opportunities is just a small part of how we invest in our people.

Our lively calendar of relaxed social events ranges from in-house baking competitions and quiz nights through to pizza evenings.

We also support countless initiatives around the county, from events at the Cheltenham Festivals to the University of Gloucestershire law school. Our charity committee also organise fundraisers across the firm to support our charity of the year, and we have a green committee which helps champion environmentally-friendly improvements across our offices. Alongside this we have a number of champions, appointed to help to foster equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as promote employee wellbeing. These individuals are advocates for who we are and how we’re doing.

Our central Cheltenham offices overlook one of the town’s iconic parks.

A bit about the role

• General filing and adhoc duties as required by the accounts manager
• Inputting of electronic payments onto the banking system
• Acceptance of client payments through the online credit card portal
• Printing and distribution of daily cheque requests
• Checking of completion statements
• Calculation of interest due on client files
• Dealing with general queries from both clients and departments.

A bit about what we need from you

• Good telephone manner
• Comfortable with IT
• Smart appearance
• Tidy and efficient record keeping
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time management
• Attention to detail.

Contract: permanent, subject to a satisfactory probationary period

Hours per week: Monday to Friday 9am-5:15pm with an hour for lunch

Start date: Asap

Remuneration: As well as a competitive salary and pension, we offer a range of staff benefits including medical cover, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and excellent working conditions.

To apply please email your cv, with a covering letter, to:

careers@willans.co.uk, for the attention of Bridget Redmond, Managing partner.

Willans is an equal opportunities employer.

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