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