Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to support their finance department. This part-time role offers flexibility, requiring 20 to 25 hours a week across four days. You will engage in various accounting tasks, including payroll processing, ledger management, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Join a supportive team environment where you can grow your finance career while contributing to the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is mandatory.
• Familiarity with accounting software, preferably Xero.

Responsibilities

• Provide general financial administrative support.
• Manage processing of ledgers and employee expenses.
• Administer payrolls and assist with audits.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Accounting

Payroll Processing Experience

Familiarity with Accounting Software

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounts Assistant will support the finance department by performing various accounting and clerical tasks. This is a part time role between 20/25 hours to be worked over any 4 days p/week.

Key Tasks and Activities

• General financial administrative support
• Manage the processing of ledgers (sales and purchase
• Own the processing and payment of employee expenses
• Assist with credit control
• Administer Weekly (21) and Monthly (29) payrolls and associated payments
• Enter information accurately and prompt into our management information and accounting systems such as job costing, job monitoring, Xero
• Prepare/assist with CIS, PAYE, VAT returns under the supervision of Finance Manager
• Complete daily bank reconciliation and make necessary payments
• Assist with internal and external audits as required.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to prepare a weekly and monthly payroll cycle for sign off by the Financial Manager
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role (mandatory)
• Preparing and processing a payroll of any size (mandatory)
• Familiarity with accounting software (Xero experience is preferred, but not essential)
• Previous experience processing invoices and associated tasks
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• No formal finance qualifications are required, however it would be beneficial to be working towards a formal finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)
• Must be a driver/car owner due to location

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