Accounts Assistant

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to maintain financial records, process invoices, and assist with accounts preparation. The ideal candidate should have proven bookkeeping experience and proficiency in accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks. Strong organisational skills and a full UK driving licence are required. This role offers an opportunity to support the Finance Manager and gain experience in financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or account's assistant role.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualified status

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments and expense claims.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts preparation.
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting and financial analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
• Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory reporting as required.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve accounting queries.
• Filing PAYE Returns
• Preparing profit and loss schedules
• Online banking payments?
• Maintain statutory records and company registers.
• Assist with Companies House filings and compliance deadlines.
• Support general corporate administration and governance processes.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or account's assistant role.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of payroll processing.
• Understanding of VAT and other compliance requirements.
• AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification or part-qualified status.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.