Our client is a leading IT organisation that is looking for a detail oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. This is an office-based role, ideal for someone with 1-2 years of experience in an accounts position who is eager to develop their skills and grow within a supportive and collaborative team.
Accounts Assistant – Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 10% company bonus
- Pay care scheme
- Pension scheme
- Regular social events
Accounts Assistant – About The Role
The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager with a range of accounting and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities:
- Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements
- Advising on credit risk, monitoring and chasing outstanding customer payments
- Sales ledger management, including raising customer invoices and credit notes
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Data entry and maintaining accurate financial records
- Monitoring accuracy of financial data supplied to parent company
- Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns, undertaking VAT reconciliation and overseeing monthly VAT payments
- Assisting with month-end processes, including journals and accruals.
- Commission calculations and supporting payroll preparation.
- General office administration related to finance.
- Assisting in the annual audit process and preparation of annual financial statements
The successful Accounts Assistant will have/be:
- Previous experience in an accounting role
- Good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
- Good communication skills
- AAT qualified or studying towards it
- Experience in the distribution/logistics sector is desirable