Accounts Assistant

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial support and insight to help drive business performance.

Company Benefits:

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Performing bank reconciliations and assisting with account reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end procedures and finance reporting requirements.
• Assisting with VAT returns and other routine finance administration.
• Maintaining financial records and ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers and customers regarding account queries.
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting duties.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and financial controls.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or similar finance role.
• AAT qualification or ongoing studies would be advantageous but not essential.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and finance processes.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and reconciliations.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software packages.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional, reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.