Accounts Assistant

Templewood Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Templewood Recruitment are partnering with a logistics & procurement specialist seeking an Accounts Assistant at their Head Office in Ruislip. You will join a small accounting & finance team and report to the Finance Team Lead, handling financial records and supporting decision-making.

The role requires strong Sage Line 50 skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Job description

Templewood Recruitment are proudly partnering with a well-established Logistics & Procurement specialist, who are looking for an Accounts Assistant based in their Head Office in Ruislip. The role will involve working as part of a small Accouting & Finance team, reporting into the Finance Team Lead

Accounts Assistant JD

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant, who is highly proficient in the use of Sage Line 50 software and maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial decision-making processes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play an important role in the financial management operations. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of financial tasks, from maintaining accurate records to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in recording, classifying, and maintaining financial transactions in the company's accounting software (Sage Line 50 Software).
• Support in the preparation and maintenance of general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Invoice Processing: Generating and processing invoices for sales made or services provided, and ensuring accuracy in billing and collections.
• Accounts Payable: Managing accounts payable by verifying and processing invoices from suppliers and vendors, reconciling statements, and preparing payments.
• Expense Management: Recording and categorizing expenses incurred by the company, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with expense policies.
• Data Entry and Filing: Maintaining organized and accurate financial records by inputting data into accounting software and filing documents such as invoices, receipts, and financial reports.
• Assisting with Audits: Providing support during internal or external audits by gathering relevant financial documents, reconciling accounts, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations relevant to the industry and jurisdiction in which the company operates.
• Detailed costings for projects to account for all sales and costs accumulated for project
• Ensure Reconciling petty cash expenditure, employee expenses and corporate credit card payments compliance with all accounting and financial regulations and standards.
• Provide support in ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting as needed.

What we are looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a AAT Qualified.
• Previous experience in accounting or finance - gained within commerce roles.
• Proficiency in SAGE accounting software (Essential) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Someone who is highly trustworthy, confidential and able to work on own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Takes pride in their work and likes to deliver work of a high quality standard.