Accounts Assistant

Job title: Accounts Assistant

Reporting to: Finance Controller

Summary of

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the Finance function by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the business. The role contributes to the effective operation of core finance activities, including maintaining financial records, supporting transactional processes, and assisting the wider finance team in meeting reporting requirements and deadlines.

• Raise and submit sales invoices to customers
• Prepare and send customer statements
• Chase outstanding debtors on a regular basis
• Allocate incoming receipts to customer invoices
• Respond to customer queries in a timely manner
• Assist with setting up new customer accounts

• Process supplier invoices and match to purchase orders where applicable
• Allocate supplier payments to invoices
• Assist with weekly payment runs under supervision
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Respond to supplier queries
• Assist with setting up new supplier accounts

• Post and update bank transactions in the accounting system
• Perform basic bank reconciliations
• Support monitoring of bank balances and cash position

• Assist with month‑end processes (e.g., reconciliations, data preparation)
• Support the Finance Controller with ad hoc administrative finance tasks
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assist with resolving discrepancies and identifying issues
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance team
• Support process improvements where appropriate
• Undertake other duties as required in line with the role

The list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but gives a general indication of the tasks involved. It is the nature of the Company that tasks, and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees, are therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and acknowledge that tasks not specifically covered in their job description are not excluded.

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience using accounting software (desirable)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good communication skills
• Proactive and reliable approach
• Willingness to learn and develop