Accounts Assistant

RE People; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Gloucester seeks an Accounts Assistant to manage transactional finance and support their finance team. The ideal candidate will have prior accounting experience, particularly in purchase ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Key responsibilities include overseeing sales and purchase ledgers, preparing bank payments, and assisting with audit preparation. This role offers an annual salary of £28,000 and is pivotal for the efficiency of a charity operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an account's role including purchase ledger.
• Experience in monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledger, monitoring invoices.
• Prepare bank payments and account for all receipts/payments.
• Conduct monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements.
• Account for monthly payroll and staff expense claims.
• Process monthly accruals and adjustments.

Skills

Organised

Microsoft Office proficiency

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping qualification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Stonehouse
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Interview Dates: Week commencing 5th January

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our client s small finance team. This role will focus on transactional finance, supporting the wider finance team, and contributing to the financial efficiency of the business, which operates as a charity.

Key Responsibilities:

Transactional Finance:

• Manage the sales and purchase ledger, monitoring outstanding invoices
• Prepare bank payments for approval and account for all receipts and payments
• Conduct monthly bank account and petty cash reconciliations
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements
• Account for monthly payroll, associated costs, and staff expense claims
• Process monthly accruals, prepayments, and adjustments for accrued/deferred income

General Responsibilities:

• Assist the SMT and colleagues with financial queries to ensure smooth operations
• Review and improve financial processes to ensure best practice
• Support specific financial projects as required
• Assist the Head of Finance with annual audit preparation

Person Specification:

Experience:

Essential: Previous experience in an account s role to include purchase ledger
Experience in monthly balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable: Knowledge of QuickBooks Online
Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector

Skills & Abilities:

• Highly organised and methodical
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Team player with effective communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to absorb information logically and identify key issues

Education / Training:

• Accounting or bookkeeping qualification, or part-qualified (desirable)

Please send your cv in confidence to (url removed)