Accounts Assistant

ASA Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Aberdeen City is seeking an organized and detail-oriented financial assistant. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing transactions, reconciling bank statements, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have a basic understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Office. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial data.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail to accurately record financial transactions and spot discrepancies.
• Good organizational skills to effectively manage and maintain financial records.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and updating financial documents, including invoices, receipts, and reports.
• Record daily transactions, process accounts payable and receivable, and manage payroll.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and accounting standards.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Software Proficiency

Tools

Sage Line 50

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Record Maintenance: Assist in managing and updating financial documents, including invoices, receipts, and reports.
• Transaction Processing: Record daily transactions, process accounts payable and receivable, and manage payroll.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Report Preparation: Assist in preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal requirements and accounting standards.
• Client Interaction: Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies or answer queries about payments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to accurately record financial transactions and spot discrepancies.
• Organizational Skills: Good organizational skills to manage and maintain financial records effectively.
• Accounting Knowledge: Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Office Suite to process and record financial information.