Accounts assistant

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking a reliable Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team in the UK. The role offers the chance to learn, develop and build a career in finance, supporting reconciliations, reporting and client accounting services.

The ideal candidate is studying towards AAT Level 2 or Level 3 with a passion for numbers and personal development. Salary is £14-£15 per hour on a temporary to permanent basis, with study support and progression prospects.

Qualifications

• Ideally studying towards AAT Level 2 or 3.
• Strong numeracy and interest in accounting.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow monitoring.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of commission, fee income and other financial information.
• Reconcile provider statements and income records.
• Assist with the preparation of accounts and bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting within required deadlines.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation.
• Assist with audits, process improvements and wider finance projects.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Reliable and hardworking

Education

AAT Level 2/3

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in finance who is keen to learn, develop and build their career.

You will support the wider finance function with a range of accounting activities, maintaining accurate records and assisting with reconciliations, reporting and client accounting services.

This position would suit someone who has started AAT Level 2 or Level 3 and has a passion for numbers and personal development.

Whats on offer

Salary: £14-£15 Per Hour

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Complete bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow monitoring.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of commission, fee income and other financial information.
• Reconcile provider statements and income records.
• Assist with the preparation of accounts and bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting within required deadlines.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation.
• Assist with audits, process improvements and wider finance projects.

Skills & Experience

• Ideally studying towards, or having started, AAT Level 2 or Level 3.
• Previous experience within an accounts, finance or bookkeeping role would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• A genuine interest in accounting and a passion for working with numbers.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to learning and personal development.
• A willingness to take on new responsibilities and develop your skills.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.

What’s On Offer

• Study support to support your professional development.
• The opportunity to gain experience across a varied finance function.
• Exposure to both financial services and accounting activities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Genuine opportunities to learn, grow and progress within the business.
• A varied and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.