Accounts Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team as an Accounts Assistant, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting various departments. This position offers an engaging environment where teamwork is key, and your contributions will directly impact the company's financial health. With opportunities for hybrid working after training, this role is perfect for someone passionate about accounting and eager to grow their skills in a supportive setting. Don't miss the chance to be part of a company dedicated to safeguarding health and wellbeing worldwide!

Qualifications

• Understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Recording and reconciling bank receipts and payments accurately.
• Processing biweekly provider payment runs and managing invoices.

Skills

Double Entry Bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication Skills

Accounting Principles

Education

AAT

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Access Dimensions

Job description

Accounts Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team within the Healix Group of Companies. The Healix Group has been providing healthcare and risk management solutions worldwide since 1992, offering bespoke services to clients managing their health, travel, and risk.

What we are looking for:

While our Finance team is relatively small, we support and depend on each other. It is essential that you are a team player, can prioritize your work effectively, and have an inquisitive mindset to ensure accuracy and quality in your tasks.

In addition, the Accounts Assistant should:

• Possess a confident understanding and working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.

• Have a genuine interest in bookkeeping and accounting.

• Be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level.

• Be a strong communicator with good command of English, both written and verbal.

• Be diligent and helpful.

Ideally, we are seeking someone studying AAT or planning to study CIMA or ACCA.

About the role

The main responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will include:

• Ensuring bank receipts and payments are accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Processing biweekly provider payment runs.

• Processing client sales invoices and managing invoice distribution.

• Managing aged debt and credit control.

• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.

• Processing accounting records efficiently within the Access Dimensions system.

• Supporting colleagues across various departments including claims, customer care, senior management, and the accounts team.

The successful candidate is expected to be based at our Esher office initially, with the opportunity for hybrid working once fully trained.

About the company

Healix safeguards people's health and wellbeing worldwide.

Required Criteria

• Confident understanding and working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level.
• Experience in Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables.
• Experience in Credit Control.

Desired Criteria

• Studying AAT or planning to study CIMA or ACCA.

Skills you'll need