Accounts Assistant

OA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, responsible for accounting tasks, and ensuring smooth financial operations. This role offers the potential for hybrid working after the training period.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks.
• Maintain and update financial records, prepare reports, and reconcile bank statements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Accuracy

Customer Service

Data Entry

Education

Proven Accounting Experience

Tools

MS Office

Accounting Software

Job description

E: [e-mail]
T: 02083442337

OA are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our client’s highly successful and growing team.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and numbers-savvy individual to join our client’s team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks, ensuring that daily accounting functions run smoothly and efficiently.

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Enfield

Hours: Full-time. Office based – potential hybrid working available following successful training/probation period. Monday - Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm & Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Salary:£13.81 to £15.78 per hour

Accounts Assistant- Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks.
• Maintain and update financial records, prepare reports, and reconcile bank statements.
• Use accounting software to process transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers, and receipts.
• Ensure the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and efficiently.
• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
• Accurately type, prepare, and maintain accounting documents and records.
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings, and statements.
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
• Enter key financial transactions into the database daily.
• Assist and support company personnel with financial matters.
• Research, track, and resolve accounting or documentation discrepancies.
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Continuously update job knowledge and stay informed on best practices.

Accounts Assistant- Skills and Experience:

• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Well organised

If you have strong customer service skills and are looking to join a company that supports and offers growth opportunities, please apply online with your CV.