Accounts Assistant

Working Connections; Bean; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing clinical waste specialist company in the UK is seeking a Finance/Accounts Assistant to manage various financial processes including invoice processing, account reconciliation, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, preferably with knowledge of Xero. This full-time role offers a salary between £23,000 to £30,000, depending on experience, with excellent growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Pension scheme

On-site parking

20 days holiday per annum

Great opportunity to grow within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or administrative support role is desirable but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and expense claims.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Assist with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor credit control by tracking debtor balances and aged debt reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare reports, statements, and spreadsheets as required.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers and customers regarding payments and queries.
• Assist the Finance/Accounts team with ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Basic accounting principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in accounting software (Xero)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Job description

Position: Finance/Accounts Assistant
Salary: £23,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)
Location: DA2 8AH
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (30-minute lunch break)

Important: A valid driving license and access to a car are required due to limited public transport options.

Perks

• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• 20 days holiday per annum
• Great opportunity to grow within the company and enhance your skills!

Company Overview

Working Connections is collaborating with a clinical waste specialist company that is expanding its operations. Due to this growth, we are hiring for the position of Finance/Accounts Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and expense claims
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers
• Assist with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Monitor credit control by tracking debtor balances and aged debt reports
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Prepare reports, statements, and spreadsheets as required
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation
• Communicate with suppliers and customers regarding payments and queries
• Assist the Finance/Accounts team with ad-hoc administrative tasks

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably Xero
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to organize workload and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or administrative support role is desirable but not always required

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your application for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!