Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Guildford seeks an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role offers a competitive salary, study support for accountancy qualifications, and opportunities for career advancement. The successful applicant will manage account settlements, prepare financial reports, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Study support

25 days annual leave

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within a finance role.
• Candidates may be studying towards accountancy qualifications such as AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
• Excellent Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely account settlement and accurate account reconciliations.
• Support the production of monthly management information for internal and external parties.
• Responsible for credit control and preparing chasers.

Skills

Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

• New Accounts Assistant role in Guildford
• Competitive salary and benefits

About Our Client

A new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing business based in Guildford. This is a progressive role offering study support and you will report into the Finance Manager.

Job Description

* Prepare timely account settlement and accurate account reconciliations.
* Support the production of monthly management information for internal and external parties.
* Production of monthly statements and payments.
* Ensure accurate processing of income into the system.
* Post cash and insurance Income.
* Liaising with colleagues to resolve issues and queries.
* To support the accurate and timely operation of the office purchase ledgers and process staff expenses.
* Bank any cheques received on an ad hoc basis as required.
* Responsible for credit control - Preparing chasers and dealing with accounts on stop.
* Responsible for accurate completion of the cashbooks and perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
* Follow financial policies, procedures and controls and assist in their development so as to ensure that they conform to generally accepted accounting principles and meet regulatory requirements.
* Maintaining Daily Cashflow.
* Credit card reconciliation.
* Prepare ad hoc reports as required by management.
* Support Year End Audit.

The Successful Applicant

• Candidates should have experience within a finance role
• May be studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
• Excellent Excel skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Team player

What's on Offer

Accounts Assistant

• Salary up to £33,000
• Hybrid after training/probation period
• Study support
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional benefits