Accounts Assistant
Location: Kingsbury, London
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000
Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Our client, a well-established construction company, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and requires someone with strong attention to detail and previous experience working within a busy finance function.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure the smooth running of the accounts department.
Key Responsibilities
*Processing purchase and sales invoices
*Managing the purchase ledger and sales ledger
*Bank reconciliations
*Processing supplier payments
*Assisting with credit control
*Maintaining accurate financial records
*Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies
*Assisting with month-end procedures
*Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice queries
*Supporting the finance team with general accounting administration
Requirements
*Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
*Experience working with accounting software (Sage Line 50 desirable but not essential)
*Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
*Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
*Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
*Reliable and well organised
*Strong communication skills
*A proactive and positive approach to work
*Able to work independently as well as part of a team