The company has recently acquired a new business so is growing and can offer stability and security within this role.
Our client has a growing accounts department and there is great scope to develop within the business. Like working in a busy team? then this Accounts Assistant role is for you! The company has recently acquired a new business so is growing and can offer stability and security within this role. There are good benefits associated with the role as well as the chance to work in a very modern and bright office, with free parking. There will be excellent training in this role and the culture within the business is very much to working as a team.
We will provide you with first-class training to equip you with the skills you will need to succeed in this role which will involve (but is not exclusive to) the following tasks:
1. Processing numerous financial transactions on client matters
2. Posting payments/receipts and transfers in a timely and accurate manner
3. Setting up Cheques, BACS, and TT payments on online banking platforms
4. Allocating funds received into the bank account
5. Ensuring that all client account payments are compliant with company policy
6. Dealing with fee earner queries and helping to resolve issues
7. Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and AML rules
8. Assisting with bank reconciliations as required
9. Completing ad hoc duties
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
10. Experience of working in an office and/or accounts team
11. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
12. Education to GCSE with good numerical skills
13. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
14. Accuracy and attention to detail
15. Demonstrate Microsoft/Excel skills
Key Attributes
16. Attention to detail
17. Eager to learn
18. Good organisational/time management skills
19. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a busy, fast-paced team proactively assisting colleagues in their roles as well as completing own tasks
20. Able to build good working relationships
21. Ability to work to tight deadlines
Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.