Accounts Assistant

Michael Page; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is hiring an Accounts Assistant for a permanent role in the United Kingdom. You will support day-to-day financial operations, processing invoices and maintaining records to help the team stay on top of finances.

Responsibilities include reconciling bank statements, assisting in financial reports and budgets, and ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant. This role offers exposure to payroll processing and collaboration with the finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Knowledge of accounting software and proficiency in Excel.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and budgets.
• Maintain and organise accurate financial documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with policies.
• Assist with payroll and expense processing when required.
• Respond to financial queries from staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Accounting software

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Payroll processing

Job description

Overview

As an Accounts Assistant you'll support the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From processing invoices to maintaining accurate records, your work will help the team stay on top of their finances.

Client Details

We are working with our Client to recruit for a Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. This role would be ideal for someone who is looking for versatility and the chance to take ownership for the day to day finance operations.

Description

• Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and budgets.
• Maintain and organise accurate financial documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with policies.
• Assist with payroll and expense processing when required.
• Respond to financial queries from staff and external stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Knowledge of accounting software and proficiency in Excel.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £30,000 to £32,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• A collaborative and fast paced working environment
• Opportunities to develop financial skills and expertise.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.