Accounts Assistant

SelectStaff Recruitment; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to enhance their finance team. This full-time office-based role is perfect for a proactive individual who excels in customer service and communication. You will be responsible for supporting month-end accounts, processing invoices, and managing reconciliations. With a strong emphasis on organizational skills and IT literacy, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the finance department. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a competitive salary and benefits, including paid holidays and pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days paid holiday

Nest pension scheme

Allocated parking space

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance roles is preferred.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel and Word, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounts preparation and reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices and manage petty cash.

Skills

Organisational Skills

IT Literacy

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, well-established in their field, is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team.
This is a full-time office-based role and will suit an enthusiastic, well-organised, and proactive individual with excellent customer service and communication skills.

ROLE:

1. Supporting senior staff with the preparation of month-end Accounts.
2. Bank and Credit card reconciliations.
3. Monthly journal postings.
4. Processing all supplier/purchase invoices.
5. Reconciliation of supplier statements; chasing missing invoices etc.
6. Responding to queries by telephone and email.
7. Monitor utility contracts and compare all utilities before renewal.
8. Code and process onto accounts system any ad hoc invoice.
9. Manage credit card payment documentation and posting of expenditure onto the system.
10. Petty Cash - collate payments, code expenditure, or allocate against suppliers on system. Reconcile cash balance at month end.
11. Monitor, chase and maintain debtor's ledger.
12. Any other relevant ad-hoc duties in support of finance team.

SKILLS:

1. Strong organisational skills.
2. Fully IT literate, Word and Excel (essential).
3. Ability to prioritise.
4. Positive, helpful and pro-active attitude.
5. Flexible, punctual and presentable.

MORE INFO:

Own car is essential, due to location.
20 days paid holiday, Nest pension scheme, allocated parking space.
£30,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience and suitability for the role).
Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:30pm)