Accounts Assistant

Description

Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team.

Supporting, the finance function with day-to-day accounting tasks including purchase and sales ledger processing, bank and loan reconciliations, and assisting with month-end procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

* Processing supplier invoices and credit notes (purchase ledger)

* Processing staff expenses

* Preparing weekly payment runs

* Raising customer invoices and managing debtor balances (sales ledger)

* Bank reconciliations and posting of bank transactions

* Support the month end process (reconciliations, fixed assets, prepayments, accruals and journals)

* Assist with loan account reconciliations

* Assist with monthly loan and cashflow analysis

* Assist with VAT return preparation and basic compliance documentation

* Perform general finance administration tasks and assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required

* Maintain accurate records and filing systems

Requirments:

* Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role

* Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

* Studying towards or holding professional qualification (e.g. AAT)

* Strong Excel skills and accounting software experience (e.g. Sage)

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

* Strong communication skills and ability to work under supervision

* Knowledge of UK VAT and accounting principles

Ad ID: 5416966707