Full job descriptionAccounts Assistant
Location: Durham city centre
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reed Accountancy are supporting a well-established business with the recruitment of an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised finance professional with strong Sage Line 50 experience to take ownership of a varied accounting role within a supportive and busy environment.
The successful candidate will be confident working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team. They will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with financial deadlines, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the business.
Key Responsibilities
*Processing financial transactions and data entry using Sage Line 50.
*Reconciling bank, cash, and credit card accounts.
*Maintaining debtor and creditor ledgers.
*Preparing, submitting, and reconciling VAT returns.
*Posting journals, including prepayments and accruals.
*Completing full trial balance reconciliations at year-end.
*Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial deadlines, including Companies House and HMRC requirements.
*Posting invoices and recording rental income received.
*Reconciling client deposits received and repaid through a dedicated deposit account.
*Monitoring and pursuing rental arrears where necessary.
*Providing general office support, including answering telephone enquiries, dealing with clients face-to-face, and filing legal and financial documentation.
Person Specification
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
*A minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience.
*At least 5 years’ experience using Sage Line 50.
*Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
*Experience preparing VAT returns and journal postings.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*The ability to work independently using your own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.
*Strong communication and customer service skills.
Benefits
*Salary of £32,000 per annum.
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
*Option to buy or sell additional annual leave days.
*Stable, full-time permanent position.
*Varied role with responsibility across multiple aspects of finance and administration.
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity and have a strong background using Sage Line 50, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact Reed Accountancy for a confidential discussion.