Accounts Assistant

Where Leamington Spa What Accounting Type Permanent Salary
30000 Annual Accounts Assistant Salary:
Up to £30,000

Location:

Fully Office Based Permanent Full Time Macildowie are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established professional services organisation. This is a varied, hands-on accounts position offering exposure across transactional finance, banking, reconciliations and purchase ledger.

Working as part of a supportive accounts team and reporting into the Head of Accounts, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

This could be a great opportunity for someone who already has experience within an accounts or finance environment and is looking for a broad role where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are genuinely important.

The Role As Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring daily bank transactions and accurately recording incoming receipts

Posting receipts and payments to the appropriate client accounts and ledgers

Processing and checking electronic payments, including BACS and CHAPS Ensuring payments are correctly authorised and sufficient funds are available before processing

Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Investigating and resolving discrepancies, working with colleagues where required

Processing transfers and journals in line with internal procedures and relevant regulatory requirements

Posting invoices and ensuring costs are correctly allocated

Maintaining records relating to direct debits and standing orders

Processing supplier invoices through the purchase ledger

Preparing supplier payments and dealing with invoice or payment queries

Allocating expenses to the appropriate nominal codes and cost centres

Processing card payments and maintaining accurate supporting records

Managing and reconciling petty cash Producing finance reports as required

Maintaining accurate, well-organised financial records and documentation

Supporting the wider accounts team with general finance and administrative duties

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is numerate, accurate and comfortable working with financial information.

Previous experience within an accounts, finance or transactional finance environment would be highly advantageous.

Experience with in professional services would also be beneficial, although isn't essential.

You'll also need to be:

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Able to manage competing priorities and busier periods

Confident communicating with colleagues and external contacts

Approachable, dependable and a strong team player

Discreet when handling confidential financial information

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in a varied Accounts Assistant role with plenty of involvement across the day-to-day finance function.

Salary:
Up to £30,000

Working arrangement:
Fully office based

Employment:
Permanent, full time

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant or finance professional looking for your next opportunity, apply today or contact Macildowie for further information.

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