Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Girvan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join their team temporarily during a busy period. The role involves key responsibilities such as managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining ledgers, and assisting with budget preparation. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting skills and a keen eye for detail, ready to make an immediate impact.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance role.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintaining and reconciling the purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Assisting with monthly budget preparation and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Basic accounting principles

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a temporary basis to provide essential support during a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounting skills to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintaining and reconciling the purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Assisting with monthly budget preparation and reporting
• Performing bank reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of financial records
• Supporting the cashflow management process
• Handling financial documents and filing in an organised and timely manner
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance role
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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