Accounts Assistant

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time permanent position
• Free parking
• Health Insurance after 12 months
• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Purchase and Sales Ledgers, ensuring accurate entry and reconciliation of transactions.
  • Process receipts, deposits, refunds, and other routine bookkeeping tasks in a timely manner.
  • Credit control functions.
  • Administer customer onboarding processes.
  • Perform multi-currency bank transactions, ensuring correct allocation of customer and supplier accounts.
  • Handle client queries and provide professional support where needed.
  • Collaborate with external accountants, preparing reports as requested.
  • Assist in developing and streamlining operational efficiencies within the finance department.
  • Maintain an organised and efficient filing system, including managing email inboxes.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management.
  • Provide general administrative support to management, sales teams, and other departments as required.
  • Undertake any additional tasks as reasonably requested by management.

  Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Mathematics and English.
  • At least 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced finance team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Strong numerical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience using either Sage or XERO accounting software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Quick to adapt to new software systems and processes.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.