Accounts Assistant

Job Title:

Accounts Assistant

Job Summary /

Purpose:

The accounts assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, including processing invoices and payments, reconciling bank statements, and entering transactions. You will also handle administrative tasks like filing financial documents, managing petty cash, and assisting with payroll and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing transactions:
Processing invoices, customer/ supplier payments, and expense reports. Recording daily financial transactions. Issuing invoices and processing reimbursements. Record keeping and reconciliation:
Maintaining and updating financial records. Ensuring all payments and records are accurate. Administrative support:
Filing financial documents. Managing petty cash transactions. Answering phone calls and responding to emails related to accounting queries. Liaising with internal staff on financial queries. Financial reporting and analysis:
Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, such as profit and loss statements. Performing accuracy checks on financial data and spreadsheets. Helping with budget preparation and audits. Controlling credit and chasing outstanding debts. Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Supporting senior accountants with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

Five years experience in a similar role

Experience of sage 200 Advanced excel Teamwork Data entry Attention to detail Legal and compliance knowledge Discretion Company Culture & Values:
Our Values:
Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition Behaviours in Action:
Responsibility:
You will ensure that the company is meeting all legal compliance whilst protecting employee rights. Integrity:
You will act ethically, ensuring consistency in approach. Teamwork:

You will actively collaborate with colleagues across departments to share knowledge and achieve shared goals. Ambition:
You will be open to learning, accepting new challenges and responsibilities striving for continuous improvement. Management Expectations:
Your performance will be measured on the below:
Percentage of invoices paid on time Bad debt close out rate Reporting Structure:
Business Accountant Benefits:
Medical Aid / Health Care Parking death in service