## Step 6 - Writing

#### Application letter Accounts Assistant

You are going to write an application letter.

- Read the advertisement (from monsterboard.com).
- Look up important words you are not familiar with.
- Write the letter (on your own).
- Form groups of three or four pupils.
- Read and discuss your work.
- Help each other and correct mistakes.
- Hand on the final letter to your teacher.

Have a look at the advertisement.

Job Summary
Company | NAVARTIS LIMITED
Location | Doncaster, Yorkshire DN4 5NU
Industries | Staffing / employment Agencies
Job Type | Full Time
| Permanent
Accountants Assistant About the Job Basic Salary of between £19,000 and £23,000 +​ Bonus & Benefits Package Based out of Doncaster this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, AAT qualified Accounts Assistant to join an established and fast growing technical recruitment business. About Navartis Navartis is one of the UKs fast growing technical recruitment businesses. Launched in 2006, we are highly profitable and have a turnover in excess of £24.1 million and expect this to increase to £55 million over the next 3 years. Navartis work globally, with clients based as far and wide as the UK, Europe and the Middle East supplying highly skilled professionals across key niche sectors within the infrastructure markets including Rail, Power and Civil Engineering. About the Role Reporting directly into the Finance Director you will be working in a proactive accounts department and be part of a team who deliver a first class finance function both internally and externally. You’ll find the work interesting whilst rewarding and your key duties will include but not be limited to: Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts Preparation of weekly GP reports Accounts Payable Accurate and timely completion of all ledger activities to trial balance, including control account maintenance Bank reconciliations including Invoice Discounting account Prepare VAT return Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register About You You’ll be a natural communicator whilst being someone who is both inquisitive and pro-active in your approach. In addition we expect that the successful candidate will meet all of the criteria below: AAT qualified or equivalent A minimum of 3 years’ experience of transactional accounting experience within a commercial business Excellent IT skills/experience including Office and especially Excel Enthusiastic, highly motivated Positive, ‘can do’ approach. Strong prioritisation and organisational skills. About the benefits We offer a very creative working environment, dining area, free fruit and drinks and a ‘work hard, play hard’ environment to encourage you to achieve your results. In return for your efforts you could receive the following: A starting base salary of up to £23k (dependent upon experience) A monthly performance related bonus of 10% Bupa Private Health Care and discounted Corporate Gym Membership A route to progress your career base salary through a clearly mapped career chart which is supported by a performance linked review twice a year Team quarterly nights out to the casino, races, bowling and many more. Quarterly performance prizes to win, driving experience days, spa days, sky dive days and champagne lunches to name but a few ! To apply please forward your CV and a covering letter along with your salary expectations.