About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the finance team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their accounting career, with opportunities to broaden responsibilities as experience grows.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
*Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
*Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
*Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs.
Accounts Receivable
*Raise customer invoices accurately and on time.
*Chase outstanding payments and support credit control activity.
*Allocate receipts and maintain debtor records.
Banking & Reconciliations
*Complete daily bank reconciliations.
*Post transactions to the ledger.
*Assist with petty cash and expenses processing.
Month-End Support
*Prepare journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments).
*Support balance sheet reconciliations.
*Assist with reporting and analysis as required.
General Finance Administration
*Maintain accurate financial records.
*Support audit preparation.
*Respond to internal and external finance queries.
Skills & Experience Required
*Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
*Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
*Confident using Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables advantageous).
*Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines.