Accounts Assistant

The successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role, with a good understanding of general accounting processes.

• Experience supporting day-to-day finance duties, including invoicing, reconciliations and processing payments.

• Some knowledge of Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable would be advantageous.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using accounting software and financial systems.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.

• A proactive, personable and professional approach, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

In this role, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, credit notes and payments, ensuring records are kept up to date.

• Assisting with bank reconciliations, account reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.

• Supporting both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions, including maintaining customer and supplier accounts.

• Assisting with payment runs, expenses and general financial administration.

• Responding to finance queries, liaising with customers, suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues.

• Maintaining accurate financial records, updating spreadsheets and assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting.

• Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team and assisting with additional duties as required.

Our client is offering the successful Accounts Assistant a salary of £30,000 per annum, plus a fantastic benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Life insurance & healthcare benefits

• Employee wellbeing support

• Employee discounts & salary sacrifice schemes

• Regular company social events

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant who is highly organised, confident managing a varied workload and enjoys working in a busy, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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