Accounts Assistant
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum (gross), plus standard holiday entitlement and benefits
Free onsite parking
Role Overview
The Accounts Assistant supports the financial management operations at Uniguard. This role is integral to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial processing across accounts, payroll, and administrative functions. The successful candidate will manage a variety of accounting duties in line with strict business deadlines, working closely with the Finance Manager, HR Department, clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Process sales and purchase invoices (Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable) using the Odoo Accounts system.
* Perform customer account reconciliations and collect/process relevant financial data.
* Conduct weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
* Prepare VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
* Code and post journals accurately within the Odoo system.
* Manage debt collection/credit control activities to maintain strong cashflow.
* Support general ledger maintenance and overall financial administration.
* Lead the business month‑end process.
* Process the monthly payroll using BrightPay.
* Liaise with all staff to ensure accurate and timely payroll submission.
* Handle routine payroll and financial queries from staff.
* Produce sales quotes and profitability analyses for potential new contracts and clients.
* Provide cost analysis to the HR Department, relating to staffing, recruitment, sickness, and related activities.
* Support finance-related projects and deliver ad hoc analysis when required.
* Maintain finance and operations email inboxes on a daily basis.
* Provide general assistance to the finance and operations teams.
* Assist the HR Department with administrative tasks, including filing and maintaining documents on the shared drive.
* Conduct credit checks for new clients and new staff as part of HR onboarding procedures.
* Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
Person Specification
* Part‑qualified finance professional (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, AAT).
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance or industry‑related roles.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
* Proficient in Odoo or Sage 50 Accounts and BrightPay (or similar accounting systems).
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across departments.
* High attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
* Ambitious mindset with a desire to grow professionally and advance within the company.
* Experience within the security industry.
* Prior involvement in payroll and credit control.
Why Join Uniguard?
* Uniguard is a growing organisation that values ambition, professional development, and strong teamwork. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to expand their experience, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute meaningfully to the financial integrity and growth of the business.
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