Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Ascot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Leisure, Travel & Tourism business in Ascot as an Accounts Assistant. This role involves managing financial transactions, supporting the accounting team, and ensuring up-to-date financial records. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a supportive team environment await you.

Benefits

Generous holiday leave

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, or related field is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Understanding of accounting and financial reporting practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day financial transactions including invoices and payments.
• Assist in budget preparation and maintain financial reports.
• Help with annual audit preparation and resolve accounts payable queries.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to join a Leisure, Travel & Tourism business in Ascot.
• They are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

About Our Client

The company is a renowned player in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry, operating a high-end hotel and spa. With a team of over 500 employees, the organisation prides itself on providing exceptional customer experiences and maintaining a reputation for excellence.

Job Description

• Handling day-to-day financial transactions such as invoices, expenses and payments.
• Supporting the accounting team in preparing and maintaining financial reports.
• Assisting with budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• Ensuring financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and decisions.
• Helping with the annual audit preparation and participate in the process.
• Contributing to the development of the company's financial management systems and processes.
• Resolving accounts payable and receivable issues or queries.
• Assisting in payroll preparation by providing relevant data.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• A proven understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Excellent numeracy skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• A salary range of £25,000 and £27,000 per annum.
• A supportive working environment with a strong team culture.
• Opportunities for career growth within the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry.
• Generous holiday leave.
• Other benefits to be confirmed.

We encourage all candidates who believe they can fulfil these requirements to apply and become a part of this distinguished hotel and spa.