Accounts Assistant

Permanent Futures Limited; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support financial operations. The role emphasizes accuracy and communication skills while offering hands-on training in key financial processes. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to advance their finance career.

Qualifications

• Some accounting knowledge (experience or study, e.g. AAT, is an advantage).
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Processing and authorising purchase invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Placing purchase orders and maintaining supplier records.
• Keeping daily bank records up to date and completing monthly reconciliations.
• Reconciling supplier statements and direct debit requests.
• Recording, reconciling, and paying staff expenses.
• Managing and balancing petty cash.
• Supporting credit control through emails and calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT certification or equivalent accounting knowledge

Job description

If you are an Accounts Assistant looking for your next role, Futures Recruitment are working with one of the fastest growing businesses in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance to grow their career in a supportive environment. As the Accounts Assistant, you ll play a key role in keeping financial records accurate and up to date, while gaining valuable hands-on experience across purchase ledger, reconciliations, expenses, and credit control. Our client will provide full training on their systems, so what matters most is your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and strong organisational skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Processing and authorising purchase invoices, credit notes, and payments
• Placing purchase orders and maintaining supplier records
• Keeping daily bank records up to date and completing monthly reconciliations
• Reconciling supplier statements and direct debit requests
• Recording, reconciling, and paying staff expenses
• Managing and balancing petty cash
• Supporting credit control through emails and calls with customers and suppliers

Skills and Qualifications

• Some accounting knowledge (experience or study, e.g. AAT, is an advantage)
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive, organised, and keen to develop your finance career

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