Accounts Technician

Downey Osborne is partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit an Accounts Technician. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will join an established finance team and gain exposure to a broad range of bookkeeping, statutory accounts, and financial reporting responsibilities within a fast-paced environment.

• 33 days annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Referral programme
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to gain exposure across a diverse property investment and development group

• Qualified or Part Qualified Accounts Technician status (AAT or IATI)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a busy finance department
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team environment
• A professional and collaborative approach to work
• Experience adapting to various accounting systems and software packages

• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts for a portfolio of small and medium-sized companies
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping activities
• Complete cash book postings and daily finance transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage sales ledger activities and debtor statement reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting responsibilities

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and respond to auditor queries
• Submit statutory accounts and documentation to Companies House
• Liaise with external advisors, agents, and professional contacts
• Support financial reporting and compliance requirements across the wider group

• Assist with finance projects and process improvement initiatives
• Provide additional support to the finance team during peak periods
• Participate in ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by management

• Be restricted to a purely transactional role, as the position offers exposure to statutory accounts, compliance, and financial reporting activities
• Be expected to reconcile bank accounts using a crystal ball.